Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crash, May 7, 1942, Charters...
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress accident on May 7, 1942 near Charters Towers Queensland, Australia with no fatalities.
- Date: May 7, 1942
- Aircraft: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
- Location: Charters Towers Queensland, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A USAAF B 17 Flying Fortress returned to Charters Towers after a technical problem shortly after takeoff and crashed on landing on 7 May 1942. All six crew were unhurt.