Date & Time:
Jun 22, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
41-11871
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Holloman AFB - Holloman AFB
MSN:
367
YOM:
1941
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training exercise at Holloman AFB. While taking off, the airplane suffered an engine failure and crashed. All crew members escaped unhurt while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure at takeoff.
