Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Memphis: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1942 at 0750 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1531
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Memphis - Jackson
MSN:
1531
YOM:
1940
Location:
Memphis
Tennessee
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The airplane was on transit flight from Michigan to Jackson, Mississippi, with an intermediate stop in Memphis. Just after takeoff from Memphis Municipal Airport, the airplane went out of control and crashed. Five crew members were killed and two others were seriously injured. One of the survivors died two days later from injuries sustained.
Those killed were:
2nd Lt Joe F. Simpson, pilot,
2nd Lt John P. Treadaway, pilot,
2nd Lt Frank E. Budenholzer, navigator,
T/Sgt Vincent A. Costlow, flight engineer,
Sgt Richard F. Gemein,
2nd Lt Roger C. Jones.
Probable cause:
It was reported by the survivor that there was a technical problem with a flap on the left to Memphis the previous day. Although mechanics had serviced the issue, apparently the problem reoccurred and control of the airplane was lost upon takeoff.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in Wright Patterson AFB

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7426
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7426
YOM:
1941
Location:
Wright-Patterson AFB (Dayton)
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft crash landed in unknown circumstances. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, all six crew were unhurt. The crew was in charge to convoy the bomber to a local plant so that it can be subject to modifications prior to its delivery to the Royal Air Force.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Greenfield: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1551
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1551
YOM:
1940
Location:
Greenfield
Indiana
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:
The airplane suffered an engine failure and crashed in a pasture in Greenfield. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Paul F. Hawkins, pilot,
Sgt Robert W. Morgan,
2nd Lt Lawrence J. Rux,
2nd Lt James P. VanStory.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Martin B-26A Marauder near Nashville

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7354
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7354
YOM:
1941
Location:
Nashville
Tennessee
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was supposed to be delivered to the Royal Air Force. En route to Canada, the crew encountered technical problems with the nose gear that remained stuck in its wheel well. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crash landed in this configuration in an open field near Nashville. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
John V. Starr Jr. +5.
Probable cause:
The nose gear remained stuck in its wheel well and could not be extended.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in Baltimore: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7380
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7380
YOM:
1941
Location:
Baltimore
Maryland
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances 5 miles southwest of Baltimore-Martin State Airport. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Paul F. Diehl +2.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder at McChord AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 19, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1513
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1513
YOM:
1940
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:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane suffered an engine failure at takeoff and crashed. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Jesse Peter Ottosen, pilot,
2nd Lt Conner G. Hopkins,
Sgt Lee C. Osborn.
Probable cause:
Engine failure upon takeoff.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Watson Lake

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1453
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1453
YOM:
1940
Location:
Watson Lake
Yukon
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was on a transit flight to Alaska when it suffered a fuel exhaustion and crash landed near Watson Lake. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Watson Lake

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1502
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1502
YOM:
1940
Location:
Watson Lake
Yukon
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was on a transit flight to Alaska when it suffered a fuel exhaustion and crash landed near Watson Lake. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Watson Lake

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1501
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1501
YOM:
1940
Location:
Watson Lake
Yukon
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was on a transit flight to Alaska when it suffered a fuel exhaustion and crash landed near Watson Lake. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Watson Lake

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1459
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1459
YOM:
1940
Location:
Watson Lake
Yukon
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was on a transit flight to Alaska when it suffered a fuel exhaustion and crash landed near Watson Lake. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.
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