No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash during takeoff (43-5276)

Elmendorf-Richardson AFB (JBER), United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On May 15, 1944, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-5276) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Elmendorf-Richardson AFB (JBER), United States of America 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 was destroyed in a crash shortly after takeoff. The pilot sustained injuries, while the specific cause of the accident remains undetermined.

What happened

The incident involved a single-engine aircraft that crashed immediately following the start of its departure roll. The event occurred during the takeoff phase, resulting in the total destruction of the airframe. There were no fatalities reported, but the pilot was injured in the accident.

Findings

Investigations into this specific event have not identified a definitive mechanical or operational failure as the primary trigger. The official record indicates that the reason for the crash is unknown. No further contributing factors or technical conclusions are available in the source material.