Transcribed report

                      Memorandum
                                                     July 15, 1942
														
Squadron Leader Harling.
Chief Instructor,
No. 4 S.T.F.S. Saskatoon.

Flying Accident to Crane/1A FJ-214

1.				This aircraft appeared to have struck steep
angle and at a high rate of speed.

2.				The whole airframe and both engines broke up
into almost unrecognisable parts.

3.				The from half of both crankshafts were found
quite close to the point of contact, the rear half of one
crankshaft along with several connecting rods and pistons were
found about 130 yards farther on. The balance of the engine
and airframe parts were scattered around between these points.

4.				There was no recognisable structure; the wings
were demolished. The instrument panel was found some distance
from the major portion of the wreak. All the instruments had
been torm out and are of no further value.

5.				There are no serviceable or repairable major
components - the only salvage being very minor parts.

6. 				It is understood that the pilot had difficulty
with the locking of the controls during flight. It was not 
possible to verify this however because of the extent of the
damage.

7.				The aircraft appeared to be in one piece at
time of contact. The whole The whole descent was witnessed by two civilians,
a Mr. C.F. Stone ad a Mr. Lagaria. The former saw the aircraft
in difficulties and the baling out of the pilots.


					(J.J MacKenzie) Flying Officer,
					?.? Maintenance Squadron.