Vultee BT-13 Valiant
BT-13A s/n 42-42223
13 FEB 43
60 miles northeast of Marana AAF Arizona

Front view of the BT-13 fuselage.
Side view of the BT-13 fuselage.
Slag (melted aluminum) at the site of initial impact.
Right wing.
Left wing next to the tree that it hit.
View of the engine that failed and caused the BT-13 to crash.
Another view of the engine.

Crash Report Excerpts

Crash Report, page 1
Crash Report - Narrative
Crash Report - Statement
Crash Report - Statement

Crash Report Photos

Original 1943 photos of the BT-13 crash site taken by Marana AAF, donated to AAIR by Steve Hoza.
Side view of the tail section.