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Crash of a Douglas TB-26C-35-DT Invader near Midland: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 23, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-35442
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
28721
YOM:
1944
Location:
Midland
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances 20 miles southeast of Midland, killing all five crew members.

Crash of a Convair B-36B-15-CF Peacemaker in Carswell AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 15, 1949 at 1945 LT
Type of aircraft:
Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Operator:
Registration:
44-92079
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Carswell - Carswell
MSN:
76
YOM:
1946
Location:
Carswell AFB (Fort Worth)
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 36 at Carswell AFB, while in initial climb, the aircraft suffered a technical failure, lost height and crashed into Lake Worth. Eight crew members were rescued while five others were killed. The aircraft sank and was lost. The crew was performing a local training sortie for the 9th BS.
Probable cause:
The propellers of two engines switched to reverse thrust shortly after liftoff, probably due to a failure of the thrust reverser system.

Crash of a Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer in Corpus Christi NAS: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 25, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer
Operator:
Registration:
59860
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
59860
YOM:
1943
Location:
Corpus Christi NAS
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On final approach to Corpus Christi NAS, the aircraft hit tree tops and crashed. At least one crew member was killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-54B-1-DC Skymaster in Dallas

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
N90426
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Tulsa – Los Angeles
MSN:
10433
YOM:
1944
Location:
Dallas-Love Field
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
33
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll in Tulsa, the nose gear hit a snowdrift. After departure, during initial climb, the crew was unable to raise the nose gear so the captain decided to divert to Dallas-Love Field for a safe landing. After touchdown, the aircraft slid on its nose and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Collision with a snowdrift on takeoff.

Crash of a Fairchild C-82A-10-FA Packet near Elgin

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild C-82 Packet
Operator:
Registration:
44-22994
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
10038
Location:
Elgin
Texas
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:
Crashed 11 miles northeast of Elgin following an engine failure. Occupant fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Fairchild C-82A-20-FA Packet near Austin

Date & Time: May 11, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild C-82 Packet
Operator:
Registration:
44-23028
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10072
YOM:
1944
Location:
Austin-Bergstrom
Texas
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 crew was forced to make an emergency belly landing southeast of Bergstrom AFB, near Austin. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D Skytrain in Kelly AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-49258
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kelly - Davis Monthan
MSN:
15074/26519
YOM:
1944
Location:
Kelly AFB (ex Brooks Field, San Antonio)
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Kelly AFB, an engine failed. The aircraft passed over few houses, stalled and crashed in a cotton field. A passenger was killed while all other occupants were rescued, some of them injured. The aircraft was written off. The crew was enroute to Davis Monthan carrying the members of a baseball team taking part to a tournament.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-45-DL in League City

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Atlantic & Pacific Airlines
Registration:
NC59398
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
9965
YOM:
1943
Location:
League City
Texas
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:
The pilot was performing a solo flight when both engines failed simultaneously. He was able to restart both of them but they failed again shortly later. In such situation, he decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest in a field in League City and was written off. The pilot was unhurt.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina in Corpus Christi NAS

Date & Time: Oct 7, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
08530
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi
Location:
Corpus Christi NAS
Texas
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:
Crashed on landing at Corpus Christi NAS and came to rest in flames into the sea. Crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner in Corpus Christi NAS: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
85145
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Corpus Christi - Seattle
MSN:
85145
Location:
Corpus Christi NAS
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Corpus Christi NAS, while in initial climb, the seaplane stalled and crashed, killing all five crew members. They were performing a ferry flight to Seattle.
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