”FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Just before 7 p.m., a vintage World War II aircraft went off the runway while landing at Meacham Airport, the Fort Worth Fire Department said.
There were three people on board. No one was hurt.
Fort Worth police said the plane suffered a landing gear failure, causing it to swerve from the runway. The Federal Aviation Administration said there was also a blown tire.
The pilot was able to get the plane stopped without any injuries”.
Type:
Douglas A-26A Invader (B-26K)
Owner/operator:Private
Registration:N4988N
MSN:27477
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Accident Douglas A-26A Invader (B-26K) N4988N, 09 Sep 2022 (aviation-safety.net)
There are presently about 17 airworthy Invaders in the world.
By: Trolley Aux - 15th September 2022 at 14:24
How sad, good no injuries and they are going to repair it
By: Fargo Boyle - 11th September 2022 at 11:13
The owners’ post on WIX says there is a lot of damage to the port nacelle and tip-tank, and the engine and prop are ‘toast’. All appearances cancelled for next year, and it will take at least a year to repair as it’s a volunteer led team. 🙁
By: trumper - 10th September 2022 at 12:39
Thankfully all ok
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September 10, 2022 at 12:05 pm