FK134
Flight / Schedule
FK134
Aircraft
Martin B-26 MarauderRegistration
FK134
MSN
7368
Year of Manufacture
1941
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
June 5, 1943 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Blida Blida
Region
Africa • Algeria
Coordinates
36.4497°, 2.6729°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On June 5, 1943 at 12:00 AM, FK134 experienced a crash involving Martin B-26 Marauder, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Blida Blida.
The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
8 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 8 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 8, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. On touchdown, a tyre burst. The aircraft skidded for several yards before coming to rest. While all eight occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration FK134, MSN 7368, year of manufacture 1941.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 36.4497°, 2.6729°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On touchdown, a tyre burst. The aircraft skidded for several yards before coming to rest. While all eight occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
8
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
8
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 8
Operational Details
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Algeria