276
Flight / Schedule
276
Aircraft
Boeing B-17 Flying FortressRegistration
276
MSN
32353
Year of Manufacture
1944
Date
April 1, 1948 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Lajes Azores Islands
Region
Europe • Portugal
Narrative Report
On April 1, 1948 at 12:00 AM, 276 experienced a crash involving Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, operated by Portuguese Air Force - Aeronáutica Militar, with the event recorded near Lajes Azores Islands.
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.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
After touchdown, the four engine aircraft overran and collided with a rocky wall. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Aircraft reference details include registration 276, MSN 32353, year of manufacture 1944.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After touchdown, the four engine aircraft overran and collided with a rocky wall. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Portugal
