41-34776

Crashed on take off for unknown reason. Two crew members were killed while five others were injured.

Flight / Schedule

41-34776

Registration

41-34776

Date

May 26, 1944 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Lincoln Nebraska

Region

North America • United States of America

Coordinates

40.8089°, -96.7078°

Narrative Report

On May 26, 1944 at 12:00 AM, 41-34776 experienced a crash involving Martin B-26 Marauder, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF, with the event recorded near Lincoln Nebraska.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

7 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 28.6%.

Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Crashed on take off for unknown reason. Two crew members were killed while five others were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration 41-34776.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 40.8089°, -96.7078°.

Fatalities

Total

2

Crew

2

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Crashed on take off for unknown reason. Two crew members were killed while five others were injured.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

7

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

5

Fatality Rate

28.6%

Known people on board: 7

Operational Details

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

North America • United States of America

Aircraft Details

Registration

41-34776