No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash during takeoff with pilot injury (44-70500)

Namur, BelgiumTakeoff (climb)

On June 18, 1945, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 44-70500) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Namur, Belgium 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

A single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after initiating takeoff for an undetermined reason. The sole occupant sustained injuries, and the airframe was declared a total loss.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial climb phase immediately following the start of the takeoff roll. For reasons that have not been established, the single engine aircraft failed to maintain flight and struck the ground. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident, sustained injuries as a result of the impact. Following the crash, the airframe suffered damage sufficient to render it beyond economic repair, resulting in the aircraft being written off.

Findings

The specific cause of the failure during this critical phase of flight remains unknown based on the available information. No further contributing factors or technical conclusions have been documented in the source material.