Incident Overview
Date: Monday 8 January 1945
Aircraft Type: Consolidated C-109 Liberator Express
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 44-49245
Location: 0,8 km SE of Snetterton Heath –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and control systems.Aircraft engine and control systems.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred during takeoff, resulting in multiple fatalities. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control, leading to a crash.A serious aviation incident occurred during takeoff, resulting in multiple fatalities. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control, leading to a crash.
Description
Crashed on takeoff. At least two crew members were killed.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or pilot error.Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
