Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crash, Jan 23, 1942, Palemban...
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress accident on January 23, 1942 near Palembang South Sumatra, Indonesia with no fatalities.
- Date: January 23, 1942
- Aircraft: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
- Location: Palembang South Sumatra, Indonesia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A USAAF Boeing B 17 crashed in a field shortly after takeoff from Palembang Airport. All eight crew were unhurt, and the aircraft was written off.