No fatalities

Emergency Landing in Field Results in Total Loss (43-35336)

Rothwell, United KingdomFlight

On June 20, 1944, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-35336) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Rothwell, United Kingdom in flight. 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 pilot executed an emergency landing in a field due to an unspecified issue, resulting in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair while the pilot remained uninjured.

What happened

During the en route phase of flight, the pilot was compelled to initiate an emergency landing. The specific reason for this action is not documented in the available records. The aircraft ultimately came to rest within a field area. Upon inspection, the airframe was found to be damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent loss of the aircraft, the pilot sustained no injuries.

Findings

The investigation or report does not specify contributing factors or technical conclusions regarding why the emergency landing was necessary. The primary outcome recorded is the total loss of the airframe due to the forced landing in unprepared terrain.