Crash of a Martin 166 WH-3 in Kalijati: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
M-567
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kalijati - Kalijati
MSN:
803
YOM:
1936
Location:
Kalijati
West Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the airplane impacted trees and crashed. A crew was killed and a second was injured.

Crash of a Martin B-10B in Parrita

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-67
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
598
YOM:
1934
Location:
Parrita
Puntarenas (Central and South Pacific)
Country:
Costa Rica
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane suffered an engine failure in flight, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in an open field located in Parrita and was destroyed. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Martin 139WT in Sabuncupınar: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Eskişehir - Eskişehir
Location:
Sabuncupınar
Aegean Region (Ege Bölgesi)
Country:
Turkey
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The bomber crashed in unknown circumstances in Sabuncupınar, killing both crew members.

Crash of a Martin B-10 WH-2 in Jakarta: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
M-528
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Jakarta - Jakarta
MSN:
740
YOM:
1936
Location:
Jakarta-Halim Perdanakusuma
City District of Jakarta
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was completing as local training sortie out from Tjililitan Airport in Jakarta. While circling in the vicinity of the airfield, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft impacted trees and crashed. A crew was killed and three others were injured.

Crash of a Martin 139W at Punta Indio NAS

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
3-B-6
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
726
YOM:
1935
Location:
Punta Indio
Buenos Aires province
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed upon takeoff for unknown reasons. All five crew members were rescued, among them three were injured.

Crash of a Martin 139W at El Palomar AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 20, 1939 at 1451 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
107
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
El Palomar - El Palomar
MSN:
759
YOM:
1936
Location:
El Palomar AFB
Buenos Aires province
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed El Palomar AFB on a local training flight. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin 130 WH-1 in Semarang: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1938 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
M-512
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Semarang – Bandung
MSN:
675
YOM:
1935
Location:
Semarang-Ahmad Yani
Central Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Semarang Airport, the engine lost power. The airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, collided with trees and crashed. A crew was killed and two others were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power upon takeoff.

Crash of a Martin B-10B in Panama City: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-31
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
562
YOM:
1934
Location:
Panama City
Panamá
Country:
Panama
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The engine failed in flight, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in Punta Paitilla, south of the city. Two crew members were seriously injured and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Martin B-10B on Naranja Island

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-96
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
627
YOM:
1934
Location:
Naranja Island
Colón
Country:
Panama
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on Naranja Island following an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Martin 139 WH-2 in Kalijati: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 8, 1938 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
M-517
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kalijati - Kalijati
MSN:
729
YOM:
1935
Location:
Kalijati
West Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Kalijati on a local solo training flight. After takeoff, while climbing to a height of about 50 metres, he lost control of the airplane that crashed near the airfield, bursting into flames. The pilot was killed.
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