Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crash, Jul 12, 1973 (2 killed)
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress accident on July 12, 1973 near Eureka Nevada, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: The pilot did not maintain flying...
- Date: July 12, 1973
- Aircraft: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
- Location: Eureka Nevada, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The pilot did not maintain flying speed during low level maneuvering
A Boeing B 17 firefighting tanker operated by Aircraft Specialties Company crashed into hilly terrain near Eureka, Nevada, after a steep turn at low height. Both pilots were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.