FK109

On September 13, 1944 at 12:00 PM, FK109 experienced a crash involving Martin B-26 Marauder, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Alghero Sardinia.

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 terrorism act, hijacking, sabotage. While on a mission over the Mediterranean Sea, the Marauder was shot down by the pilot of a German Messerschmitt Me.109. The captain was able to leave the combat area and started a descent to the Alghero Airport but was unable to lower the landing gear. Thus, the twin engine aircraft belly landed and skidded for several yards before coming to rest. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, all eight crew members were unhurt. Crew (14th Squadron): P/O Herschell 7.

Aircraft reference details include registration FK109, MSN 7355, year of manufacture 1941.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 40.5569°, 8.3164°.