Lajes – Lisbon
Flight / Schedule
Lajes – Lisbon
Aircraft
Consolidated LB-30 LiberatorRegistration
EW626
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
March 14, 1945 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Lajes Azores Islands
Region
Europe • Portugal
Narrative Report
On March 14, 1945 at 12:00 AM, Lajes – Lisbon experienced a crash involving Consolidated LB-30 Liberator, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Lajes Azores Islands.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
19 people were known to be on board, 19 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: 14, passenger fatalities: 14, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Lajes Airbase, while in initial climb, the aircraft banked right, dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion. All 19 occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration EW626.
Fatalities
Total
19
Crew
5
Passengers
14
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Lajes Airbase, while in initial climb, the aircraft banked right, dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion. All 19 occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
5
Passengers On Board
14
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 19
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Lajes – Lisbon
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Portugal
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Consolidated LB-30 LiberatorRegistration
EW626
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