Crash of a Martin B-10B at Nichols AFB

Date & Time: Mar 17, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-65
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
596
YOM:
1934
Location:
Nichols AFB (Manila)
Metro Manila
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed upon landing at Nichols AFB following an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Martin 139 WH-1 in Jakarta: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1938 at 2310 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
M-506
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Jakarta - Jakarta
MSN:
669
YOM:
1935
Location:
Jakarta
City District of Jakarta
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Jakarta-Tjililitan Airport on a night patrol flight, carrying one passenger (ca reporter) and four crew members. While climbing, the bomber went out of control and crashed in Pangkalanjati, some 10 km southwest of the airport. All five occupants were killed.
Crew:
Khouw Khe Hien, pilot,
Lt A. G. Vermeulen, pilot,
J. Hermanides, observer,
D. B. P. van Riel, radio operator.
Passenger:
Mr. G. C. de Hondt.

Crash of a Martin YB-10 near March AFB

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
33-152
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
520
YOM:
1933
Location:
March AFB
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to March AFB, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field located 8 km southeast of the airbase, bursting into flames. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a Martin B-10B off Hamilton AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-79
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
610
YOM:
1934
Location:
Hamilton AFB (Novato)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While approaching Hamilton AFB, the pilot encountered very bad weather conditions with heavy rain falls. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in the San Pedro Bay, about 15 km off the airbase. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
LT Herber E. Knieriem,
Pvt Hartley E. Roberts.

Crash of a Martin B-10B at Mitchel AFB

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-50
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
581
YOM:
1934
Location:
Mitchel AFB (Long Island)
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane ran out of fuel and crashed west of Mitchel AFB, Long island. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Martin B-10B near Bryans Mill: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 25, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-48
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
579
YOM:
1934
Location:
Bryans Mill
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances two km north of Bryans Mill, TX. Both crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin B-10B off Claremont

Date & Time: Oct 21, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-97
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
628
YOM:
1934
Location:
Claremont
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
One of the engine failed in flight, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crashed in James River off Claremont. Crew fate unknow.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Martin B-10B in Providence: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
35-242
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
657
YOM:
1935
Location:
Providence
Rhode Island
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While departing Hillsgrove Airport in Providence, the airplane stalled and crashed, killing the entire crew.

Crash of a Martin B-10B near West Point: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 13, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-106
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
West Point - West Point
MSN:
637
YOM:
1934
Location:
West Point
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed West Point-Middle Peninsula Airport on a local training mission. An engine failed in flight, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. But control was lost and the aircraft crashed in a cornfield located 8 km west of West Point, bursting into flames. Three crew members were killed and a fourth was injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.
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