On June 27, 1943, a Martin B-26 Marauder (registration 41-35049) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Kimbi, Sierra Leone in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure occurring during the flight phase. 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.
An aircraft experienced a total loss of power during flight, resulting in a crash landing approximately 15 kilometers east of Kimbi. The incident resulted in no injuries to the crew members on board.
What happened
The aircraft encountered a mechanical failure involving its engine while in flight. This loss of power necessitated an immediate emergency response by the crew, who managed to bring the machine down safely despite the critical situation. The final resting place of the wreckage was located roughly 15 km east of Kimbi. Following the impact, assessments confirmed that there were no casualties among the personnel on board.
Findings
Official investigations identified the root cause of the incident as an engine failure in flight. This mechanical breakdown is cited as the primary factor leading to the emergency landing and subsequent crash.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by an engine failure occurring during the flight phase.
What happened in the 27 Jun 1943 Martin B-26 Marauder accident near Kimbi, Sierra Leone?
An aircraft experienced a total loss of power during flight, resulting in a crash landing approximately 15 kilometers east of Kimbi. The incident resulted in no injuries to the crew members on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jun 1943 Martin B-26 Marauder accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Jun 1943 involved a Martin B-26 Marauder, registration 41-35049, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Kimbi, Sierra Leone.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was caused by an engine failure occurring during the flight phase.
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