ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 97364
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| Date: | Wednesday 6 January 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress |
| Owner/operator: | United States Army Air Force (USAAF) |
| Registration: | 41-9039 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Galapagos AB -
 Ecuador
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Galapagos AB |
On January 6, while flying patrol, a B-17, serial 41-9039, developed engine trouble near the runway at Galapagos Islands and was forced to make a crash landing in the bay. S/Sgt. Henry W. Pfingstl, engineer; and Sgt. Bert T. Helton, bombardier of the 44th squadron, were killed in this crash. Special mention went to Lts. Gaughan and Skousen, pilot and co-pilot of the plane, in risking their lives in an unsuccessful attempt to free Sgts. Pfingstl and Helton from the wreckage of the plane. All other members of the crew escaped with minor cuts and bruises. On January 7 and 8, Sgts. Pfingstl and Helton were buried at Galapagos Islands with highest military honors.
Sources:
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.as
https://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/AARmonthly/Jan1943O.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Mar-2021 11:26 | shootski | Updated [Date, Country, Narrative] |
| 28-Sep-2021 12:16 | Cobar | Updated [Registration, Total fatalities, Location, Country, Phase, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 19-Apr-2022 16:48 | Anon. | Updated [Registration] |
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