44-62078
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- December 7, 1951Accident
Shortly after takeoff from Lajes Airbase, while in initial climb, the heavy bomber went out of control and crashed into the sea few hundred yards off shore. No survivors was found among the 16 occupants who were returning home for Christmas after a three month period of training in England. The airplane was performing a flight from UK to Florida with an intermediate stop in Lajes, Azores Islands, for refueling. Probable cause (official findings): Loss of control shortly after rotation due to st