Martin B-26 Marauder crash, Jun 5, 1943, Blida Blida
Martin B-26 Marauder accident on June 5, 1943 near Blida Blida, Algeria with no fatalities. Cause: Tyre burst on touchdown..
- Date: June 5, 1943
- Aircraft: Martin B-26 Marauder
- Location: Blida Blida, Algeria
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Tyre burst on touchdown.
A RAF Martin B 26 Marauder (FK134) had a tyre burst on touchdown at Blida, Algeria, on 5 June 1943. It skidded for several yards and was damaged beyond repair. All eight occupants were unhurt.