ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 98660
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| Date: | Thursday 12 December 1946 |
| Time: | 15:50 |
| Type: | Boeing F-13A |
| Owner/operator: | United States Army Air Force (USAAF) |
| Registration: | 45-21853 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 11 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Ladd Fld -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Ladd Field |
| Ladd Field |
On takeoff for a classified mapping mission, the aircraft piloted by Lt. Vern Arnett experienced a failure of engines one and three. The aircraft struggled to get airborne after crossing the Chena River and crashed into a wooded area west of runway 24. A post crash fire consumed the aircraft. No crew died, there were minor injuries.
Sources:
The Secret Explores by Fred John Wack.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Aug-2020 20:33 | TB | Updated [Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 17-Nov-2020 08:08 | Anon. | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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