L-2

Crashed on approach to Lisbon Airport. Eight crew members were killed while six others were injured.

Flight / Schedule

L-2

Registration

L-2

MSN

1860

Date

July 26, 1944 at 05:00 PM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Lisbon Estremadura - Lisbon District

Region

Europe • Portugal

Narrative Report

On July 26, 1944 at 05:00 PM, L-2 experienced a crash involving Consolidated B-24 Liberator, operated by Portuguese Air Force - Aeronáutica Militar, with the event recorded near Lisbon Estremadura - Lisbon District.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

14 people were known to be on board, 8 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 57.1%.

Crew on board: 14, crew fatalities: 8, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Crashed on approach to Lisbon Airport. Eight crew members were killed while six others were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration L-2, MSN 1860.

Fatalities

Total

8

Crew

8

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Crashed on approach to Lisbon Airport. Eight crew members were killed while six others were injured.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

14

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

6

Fatality Rate

57.1%

Known people on board: 14

Operational Details

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Europe • Portugal

Aircraft Details

Registration

L-2

MSN

1860