Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

Crashed in a pasture located 7 miles southeast of Kershaw while conducting a training sortie. All three crewmen were killed.

While flying at an altitude of some 2,000 feet over the Peak District National Park on a flight from Prestwick to Bovingdon, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and low visibility due to heavy snow falls. The twin engine aircraft hit the top of the Black Combe Hill and crash landed in deep snow. Both crew were slightly injured and walked away for few hours to find help. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned on site.
Crew:
Cpt William J. Daner, pilot,
1st Lt Arthur Garner, copilot.

Shortly after takeoff from Robins AFB, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located 2 miles east of the airport. All seven occupants were killed.

The aircraft was carrying five crew members (US and Brazilian Officers) who were completing a demonstration flight in a simulation of bombing attack. In flight, for unknown reason, the aircraft went out of control and crashed 7 miles west of Rio de Janeiro. All five occupants were killed.

While overflying New York city in poor visibility due to fog, the crew started the descent to Newark when the twin engine aircraft hit the 58th floor of the Bank of Manhattan Building located 40 Wall Street. The aircraft was destroyed on impact and all four crew members were killed. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the building or on the ground.

After takeoff from Oakland Airport, while climbing, the crew was instructed by ATC to maintain a minimum safe altitude of 3,000 feet or at least 500 feet above clouds. Shortly later, due to the deterioration of the weather conditions, the captain informed ground that he elected to return to Oakland Airfield. While completing a last turn to the right at an insufficient altitude, the twin engine aircraft hit tree tops then crashed in a wooded area located on the slope of Mt Diablo located east of Walnut Creek. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and both occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the mountain was shrouded by clouds and the visibility was poor.

On approach to Charleston Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed short of runway and came to rest. While all three occupants were injured, the aircraft was written off.
Crew:
Lt Zorilla,
Lt Henderson.
Passenger:
Maj Rivero.

Crashed on landing at Grand Island Airport, killing all five crew members. The crew was involved in a control flight, prior to delivery to the RAF.

The twin engine airplane crashed upon landing at Guayaquil Airport and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Crew:
Alex B. Pendleton.

While performing a training flight, the twin engine airplane collided with another aircraft and crashed in a field in Brighton. All three crew members were killed. The accident occurred in poor visibility due to marginal weather conditions.
Crew:
2nd Lt Harold W. Wolfe, pilot,
2nd Lt Clayton L. Head,
Pvt George M. Hopkins.