Martin B-26 Marauder crash, Sep 21, 1944 (6 killed), Grot...
Martin B-26 Marauder accident on September 21, 1944 near Grottaglie, Italy with 6 fatalities.
- Date: September 21, 1944
- Aircraft: Martin B-26 Marauder
- Location: Grottaglie, Italy
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
An RAF Martin Marauder hit power cables in the initial climb after take off from Grottaglie, Italy, on 21 September 1944 and crashed in a huge explosion. All six crew were killed.