No fatalities

Single-Engine Aircraft Crash During Landing (43-5266)

Debach AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On June 5, 1944, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-5266) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Debach AFB, United Kingdom 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.

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

A single-engine aircraft crashed while attempting to land for unknown reasons. The sole occupant, the pilot, sustained injuries, and the airframe was destroyed.

What happened

The incident involved a single-engine aircraft that crashed during the landing phase of flight. According to available records, the specific cause of the crash remains unknown. At the time of the accident, only one person was on board: the pilot. Following the impact, the pilot sustained injuries. The severity of the collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

No definitive contributing factors or conclusions have been established in the source material regarding why the aircraft crashed during landing. The investigation status or final determination is not provided in the available data.