Budd RB-1 Conestoga crash, Apr 13, 1944 (1 killed), Patux...
Budd RB-1 Conestoga accident on April 13, 1944 near Patuxent River NAS Maryland, United States with 1 fatality.
- Date: April 13, 1944
- Aircraft: Budd RB-1 Conestoga
- Location: Patuxent River NAS Maryland, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
The RB 1 Conestoga second prototype NX37097 crashed on 13 April 1944 during a Naval Air Training Command evaluation flight at Patuxent River NAS, Maryland. One crew member was killed and the aircraft was written off. The pilot said the stainless steel construction helped save his life.