On August 14, 1944, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-5340) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Warton AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during landing in crosswind conditions leading to a runway excursion and collision with a parked aircraft. 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.
A single-engine Norseman lost control during landing in crosswind conditions, veered off the runway, and collided with a parked USAF P-47. Both aircraft were destroyed, resulting in injuries to all eight occupants of the Norseman.
What happened
During the landing phase, the single-engine Norseman experienced a loss of control. The aircraft deviated from the runway centerline and exited the paved surface. While off the runway, it struck a United States Air Force P-47 that was parked nearby. The impact resulted in the destruction of both airframes. All eight individuals on board the Norseman sustained injuries in the crash.
Findings
The accident occurred while the aircraft was operating in crosswind conditions, with winds reaching up to 7 knots. This environmental factor is noted as a condition present at the time of the incident.
Probable cause
Loss of control during landing in crosswind conditions leading to a runway excursion and collision with a parked aircraft