FR144

In unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed into the sea off Vlieland Island while on a maritime patrol flight. All five crew members were killed.

Flight / Schedule

FR144

Registration

FR144

Date

July 30, 1943 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Flight Phase

Flight

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Crash Location

Vlieland Friesland

Region

Europe • Netherlands

Coordinates

53.2030°, 4.9949°

Narrative Report

On July 30, 1943 at 12:00 AM, FR144 experienced a crash involving North American B-25 Mitchell, operated by Royal Netherlands Navy - Marineluchtvaartdienst, with the event recorded near Vlieland Friesland.

The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was flight at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 5 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

In unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed into the sea off Vlieland Island while on a maritime patrol flight. All five crew members were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration FR144.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 53.2030°, 4.9949°.

Fatalities

Total

5

Crew

5

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

In unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed into the sea off Vlieland Island while on a maritime patrol flight. All five crew members were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

5

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 5

Operational Details

Flight Type

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Flight Phase

Flight

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

Europe • Netherlands

Aircraft Details

Registration

FR144