N5845N

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • February 1, 1959AccidentHull loss

    Following a topography mission, the crew was approaching Jeddah Airport when the pilot was forced to initiate a go around because of another airplane on the runway. During the second approach to land, the crew forgot to lower the landing gear and the airplane belly landed and slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the airplane was damaged beyond repair. Probable cause (official findings): Belly landing after the crew forgot to lower the landing gear on app

    Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress