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| Date: | Monday 16 November 1942 |
| Time: | 12:52 |
| Type: |  North American B-25 Mitchell Mk II |
| Owner/operator: | 98 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | FL179 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near RAF Attlebridge, 8 miles northwest of Norwich, Norfolk, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| RAF Attlebridge, Norfolk |
Starboard engine failed due to birdstrike into carburetor. On subsequent single-engine approach, aircraft was stalled and spun into ground.
Sources:
Air Ministry Form 1180;
http://www.int-birdstrike.org/Athens_Papers/IBSC27%20WPI-2.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Dec-2008 14:25 | WJR | Added |
| 30-Sep-2013 10:56 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Damage] |
| 26-Jun-2023 17:52 | Nepa | Updated |
| 02-Jun-2024 18:01 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Destination airport, Operator] |
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