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Safety history
November 22, 1945AccidentHull loss
Shortly after liftoff from RAF Merryfield, while in initial climb, the captain made a turn to the left when the aircraft hit the slope of the Castle Hill located 4 miles from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and all 27 occupants were killed. Crew: F/Lt L. Mielecki, pilot, F/O G. T. Miers, copilot, F/O S. Kleybor, navigator, F/Sgt J. Anderson, flight engineer, F/O A. Wize, wireless operator. Passengers: Sig R. O. Anderson, Sig R. C. Anderson, Sig J. H. Attwood, Sig D. B. B
Consolidated LB-30 Liberator · 27 fatalities
The captain completed the first turn to the left after takeoff at a too low altitude, about 800 feet instead of the minimum 1,500 feet as mentioned in the departure procedures. Low visibility due to poor weather conditions was considered as a contributory factor. Full accident record