No fatalities

Aircraft crash on takeoff with no injuries (43-35361)

Laon-Chambry, FranceTakeoff (climb)

On May 14, 1945, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-35361) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Laon-Chambry, France during takeoff. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during the initial climb phase for an undetermined reason. The airframe sustained irreparable damage, but the pilot survived without injury.

What happened

The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight. The aircraft departed the runway and subsequently crashed into the terrain. The specific cause of the accident remains unknown based on available records. Upon impact, the airframe sustained severe structural damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the total loss of the aircraft, the pilot remained uninjured.

Findings

No definitive contributing factors or conclusions were established in the source material regarding why the crash occurred. The primary outcome was the destruction of the airframe, while the crew member escaped without physical harm.