Consolidated B-24 Liberator crash, Nov 12, 1944, Stornowa...
Consolidated B-24 Liberator accident on November 12, 1944 near Stornoway Hebrides Islands, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failures...
- Date: November 12, 1944
- Aircraft: Consolidated B-24 Liberator
- Location: Stornoway Hebrides Islands, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failures forced a diversion to Stornoway, where the crew could not lower the landing gear.
A RAF Consolidated B 24 Liberator made a gear up landing at Stornoway in the Hebrides on 12 November 1944 after engine failures en route. All nine crew were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.