43-22092
aaf accident report
Object Number - UPL 28716 - 43-22092
3rd AF / 3rd Tac Air Division (TAD) / 347th AAFBU (Combat Crew Training Station-Tac Rcn) - (Key Field)
Taxi accident (class 3): Wednesday, 13 June 1945 @ 1655 hrs (Mechanical failure / pilot error)
Key Field (runway 4) - United States
Pilot: 1Lt Richard N Geary
After landing on runway 18, pilot completed his landing roll and had turned off onto cross runway.
At this time, he selected wing flaps-up and booster pumps off. Pilot observed left main landing gear settling.
Left engine, nacelle, propeller and rear portion of fuselage damaged.
AAF accident report: 45-6-13-24
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Key Field | 13 June 1945 | Landing gear collapsed |
