Crash of a Lockheed RA-29-LO Hudson at Westover AFB

Date & Time: Mar 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23329
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
414-6146
YOM:
1941
Location:
Westover AFB
Massachusetts
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 airplane ground looped upon takeoff and crashed. There were no casualties.
Crew:
James F. Berry.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson V at RAF Kirkbride

Date & Time: Mar 15, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
AM774
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kirkbride - Kirkbride
MSN:
414-2856
YOM:
1941
Location:
Kirkbride AFB
Cumbria
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training exercise at RAF Kirkbride. After touchdown, the crew encountered unknown problems. The airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and collided with obstacles. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and both pilots were uninjured.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson V at RAF North Coates: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 9, 1942 at 0210 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
AM877
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
North Coates - North Coates
MSN:
414-2959
YOM:
1941
Location:
North Coates AFB
Lincolnshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane departed RAF North Coates on an anti-shipping patrol mission with three crew members on board. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing at night and poor weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed near the airbase. The observer was killed and both other occupants were injured.
Crew:
Sgt R. Walbanke, pilot,
Sgt Colin Stuart Milne, observer, †
Sgt F. A. Hutton, wireless operator and air gunner.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot initiated the flight under VFR mode rather than IFR while the visibility was poor due to the night and 10/10 cloud.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson IV at RAF Saint Eval: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 8, 1942 at 2300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
AM535
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Saint Eval - Saint Eval
MSN:
414-2617
YOM:
1941
Location:
Saint Eval AFB
Cornwall
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training exercise at RAF Saint Eval. On final approach at night, the pilot-in-command abandoned the landing procedure and initiated a go around manoeuvre. While in initial climb, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a field located one mile north of the airport. All three crew members were killed.
Crew (233th Squadron):
Sgt William Wilfred Parr, pilot,
Sgt Stanley Edwin Hyam,
Sgt Sydney William Benson.

Crash of a Lockheed RA-29 Hudson at March AFB

Date & Time: Mar 7, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23435
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
414-6252
YOM:
1941
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:
The airplane crashed for unknown reasons while taking off from March AFB. There were no casualties.
Crew:
Warren R. Gray.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson V off Heligoland Island: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1942 at 1810 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
AM697
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Bircham Newton - Bircham Newton
MSN:
414-2779
YOM:
1941
Location:
Heligoland Island
Schleswig-Holstein
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The airplane departed RAF Bircham Newton at 1528LT on a maritime patrol flight. It was shot down by a Me.110 and crashed in the sea some 50 km west of Heligoland Island. No trace was ever found.
Crew:
Sgt Clarence Leslie Broadfield,
P/O Robert Crozier,
Sgt Frederick Douglas Orgar,
F/Sgt Roy Livingstone Pitkin.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a German fighter.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson off Patricia Bay: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1942 at 1355 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
776
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Patricia Bay - Patricia Bay
MSN:
414-1770
YOM:
1940
Location:
Patricia Bay
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
141
Captain / Total hours on type:
23.00
Circumstances:
The crew departed Patricia Bay Airport on a local training exercise. This was the first solo flight for the crew. After approaching for a landing, the pilot proceeded to make another circuit. The airplane appeared to climb slowly and when in the vicinity of Shoal Harbor was seen to assume a steep dive from which it never recovered. The airplane crashed into the sea off Patricia Bay Airport. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt William Miller Hatfield, pilot,
P/O Bruce Hutchinson, wireless operator and air gunner.
Probable cause:
Apparent loss of control through misuse of controls. Flaps apparently fully extended and elevator trimming tab turned to nose heavy position, causing the airplane to become extremely nose heavy. Poor airmanship by pilot on first solo on Hudson in that he carried out faulty manipulation of flap controls, resulting in his crash into Shoal Bay.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed RA-29 Hudson at Westover AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23437
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
414-6254
YOM:
1941
Location:
Westover AFB
Massachusetts
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was on its way to Canada to be delivered to the Royal Air Force with registration BW575. For unknown reasons, it crashed upon takeoff from Westover AFB. At least one crew member was killed.
Crew:
George C. Salvo, pilot.

Crash of a Lockheed A-29-LO Hudson at McChord AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23441
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
414-6258
YOM:
1941
Location:
McChord AFB
Washington
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane was supposed to be delivered to the Royal Air Force in Canada with registration BW579. Shortly after takeoff from McChord AFB, it crashed for unknown reasons. Two crew members were killed and a third was injured.
Crew:
2nd Lt Charles R. Solberg, pilot,
Cpl Forest W. Barlow, †
Sgt Kenneth W. Holmstrom. †

Crash of a Lockheed A-29A Hudson in Canoga Park:1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-37029
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Burban
MSN:
414-6518
YOM:
1942
Location:
Los Angeles
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:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was engaged in an acceptance flight prior to be delivered to the Royal Air Force with registration FH228. After leaving Burbank Airport, it went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances in Canoga Park. At least one crew member was killed.
Crew:
Frank S. Dace, pilot.
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