No fatalities

Unexplained Landing Incident at Rosales Airfield (34-74)

Rosales, PhilippinesLanding (descent or approach)

On May 23, 1941, a Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166) (registration 34-74) operated by United States Army Air Corps - USAAC (1926-1941) was involved in an aviation accident near Rosales, Philippines during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed during the landing phase at Rosales Airfield for undetermined reasons, resulting in no injuries or fatalities among those on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during the final approach and landing sequence at Rosales Airfield. The aircraft encountered difficulties that led to a crash upon touchdown. According to available records, the specific cause of the accident remains unknown. Despite the impact with the ground, there were no reported casualties associated with this event.

Findings

Investigations into this occurrence have not yielded definitive conclusions regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that contributed to the crash. The official record indicates that the reasons for the incident are currently undetermined. No specific contributing factors or corrective actions have been documented in the public domain for this particular case.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 May 1941 Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166) accident near Rosales, Philippines?

An aircraft crashed during the landing phase at Rosales Airfield for undetermined reasons, resulting in no injuries or fatalities among those on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 May 1941 Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 May 1941 involved a Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166), registration 34-74, operated by United States Army Air Corps - USAAC (1926-1941), at Rosales, Philippines.