Crash of a Douglas DC-2-115E in Berlin

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
D-ABOW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Berlin - Riga
MSN:
1365
YOM:
1935
Location:
Berlin-Tempelhof
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Berlin-Tempelhof Airport, a fuel leak occurred and the captain decided to return to his departure point. The crew completed a low pass over the airport, at a height of some 80 meters, and then attempted a steep turn to join the runway when the aircraft stalled and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed while all occupants survived.
Probable cause:
Fuel leakage.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-115J in Barcelona: 8 killed

Date & Time: Feb 3, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
EC-AAC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Madrid - Barcelona
MSN:
1521
YOM:
1936
Location:
Barcelona
Catalonia
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The aircraft christened 'Capitan Vara de Rey' was on approach to Barcelona Airport when the radio operator informed ATC that an engine failed. Shortly later, the aircraft stalled and crashed in El Prat de Llobregat. Seven passengers and a crew were killed while all eight other occupants were injured.
Crew:
Mr. Lillas, captain,
Mr. Gonzales, engineer,
Mr. Muri, radio.
Probable cause:
The engine failure was caused by carburetor icing.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-211 in Płocicz

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
D-AAID
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1565
YOM:
1937
Location:
Poland
All Poland
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, an engine failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing in an open field located near Płocicz. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while there was no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-171 in Cooktown

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1943 at 1715 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
A30-13
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Dibrugarh – Cooktown
MSN:
1373
YOM:
1935
Location:
Cooktown
Queensland
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On touchdown at Cooktown, the aircraft veered to the left. The captain immediately increased engine power and started a go around. At a height of ten feet, the aircraft banked left, causing the left wing to hit the runway surface. The aircraft went out of control and crashed on the runway edge. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, all ten occupants escaped unhurt.
Crew:
W/O B. Starkey, pilot,
F/Sgt G. Unkles,
LAC J. R. Naugh,
Sgt A. J. Stribley.
Passengers:
F/O F. P. Nolan,
Sgt H. J. Fletcher,
Sgt A. K. Crooks,
Sgt A. Picton,
Sgt G. Shanks,
F/O J. A. Bonnington.

Crash of a Douglas C-32A in Morrison AFB

Date & Time: Dec 11, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
42-57228
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1254
YOM:
1934
Location:
Morrison AFB (Palm Beach)
Florida
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:
Crash landed for unknown reason. No casualties.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-171 in Mallacoota

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1942 at 1101 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
A30-10
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1372
YOM:
1935
Location:
Mallacoota
Victoria
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off, while climbing, the right engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed, injuring all six occupants.
Crew (36th Squadron):
F/O J. L. Whiteman, pilot,
P/O F. J. Ball, pilot.
Passengers:
Sgt A. J. Scott,
LAC J. Varderway,
LAC R. L. Vance,
Cpl Greenhill.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine on take off.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-120 in Lahore

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
AX769
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1310
YOM:
1934
Location:
Lahore
Punjab (پنجاب)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Lahore Airport, the aircraft hit the ground and came to rest on a bank short of runway. No casualties.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-112 in Port Moresby: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 14, 1942 at 1910 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
A30-5
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1287
YOM:
1934
Location:
Port Moresby
National Capital District
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
On final approach to Port Moresby-Seven Mile Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. All five crew members were killed.
Crew (36th Squadron):
Sgt Gordon Thomas Beitz,
Sgt John Douglas Dally,
Sgt Alber,
F/Lt Stewart Devine,
LAC Frank Harold Foers.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-112 in Parkes

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1942 at 1015 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
A30-7
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Parkes - Parkes
MSN:
1290
YOM:
1934
Location:
Parkes
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a circular training flight that was consisting of touch and go manoeuvre. After an umpteenth take off, while climbing at a height of 200 feet, the aircraft went out of control, hit a fence and crashed near the runway. All eleven occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
P/O C. R. N. Lewis, pilot,
Lt N. C. P. Blight, pilot,
F/O H. R. I. Cox.
Passengers:
SGT W. C. Arthur,
Cpl I. B. Sharpe,
Cpl N. H. Harris,
LAC E. T. Ryan,
AC1 M. Gilday,
AC1 E. R. McPhee,
AC1 D. J. Slatter,
AC1 J. J. O’Donnell.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-120 in Kolar

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
DG473
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1308
YOM:
1934
Location:
Kolar
Karnataka
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the captain was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. While landing in a field near Kolar, some 60 miles east of Bangalore, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and ended up in flames. While there was no casualties, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
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