Martin B-26 Marauder crash, Sep 26, 1942, Port Moresby Na...
Martin B-26 Marauder accident on September 26, 1942 near Port Moresby National Capital District, Papua New Guinea with no fatalities. Cause: The crew...
- Date: September 26, 1942
- Aircraft: Martin B-26 Marauder
- Location: Port Moresby National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The crew mistakenly retracted the landing gear while the aircraft was still on the ground.
A USAAF Martin B 26 Marauder skidded to a stop on the runway at Port Moresby after the crew retracted the landing gear during the takeoff run. All occupants survived.