Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Protville

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
FK128
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7393
YOM:
1941
Location:
Protville
Ariana Governorate (ولاية أريانة‎)
Country:
Tunisia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a maritime patrol flight over the Mediterranean Sea when the aircraft was attacked by enemy fire. The captain decided to return to his base in Tunisia but was eventually forced to attempt an emergency landing in Protville. While all occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder off Dobodura: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 12, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1406
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Dobodura - Dobodura
MSN:
1406
YOM:
1940
Location:
Dobodura
Oro (Northern)
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a training flight from Dobodura and was scheduled to turn above Cape Killerton. Shortly after take off, the crew shut down one of the engine but most probably due to a magneto failure, was unable to restart it. The captain decided to ditch the aircraft but for unknown reason, landed too far off shore. The aircraft christened 'Reluctant Dragon' sank rapidly by deep water and was lost. Two crew members were killed while three others occupants could swim to the beach.
Crew (22nd BG):
1st Lt Carroll C. McGlasson, pilot,
2nd Lt Douglas W. Diggs, copilot, †
S/Sgt Clifford F. McClure, crew chief, †
S/Sgt Donald G. Murray, radio operator.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Dobodura

Date & Time: Sep 8, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1368
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1368
YOM:
1940
Location:
Dobodura
Oro (Northern)
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on take off. Crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Salamaua: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1444
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1444
YOM:
1940
Location:
Salamaua
Morobe
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While approaching Salamaua on a bombing mission, the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire. The captain attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed and came to rest. A crew member was killed while seven others were injured.
Crew (22nd BG):
Cpl Willard H. Lindeman. †
Probable cause:
Shot down by anti-aircraft fire.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in Bouficha

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
FK152
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7434
YOM:
1941
Location:
Bouficha
Sousse Governorate (ولاية سوسة‎)
Country:
Tunisia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing following an engine failure. While all crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in Castel Benito

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
FK141
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7388
YOM:
1941
Location:
Castel Benito (Qaser Bin Ghashir)
Tripoli (طرابلس)
Country:
Libya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown, an undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft skidded, veered off runway and came to rest. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Undercarriage collapse on landing.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder off Borinquen

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
FK129
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
7373
YOM:
1941
Location:
Borinquen
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed into the sea some 40 km west of Borinquen.

Crash of a Martin B-26A Marauder in Blida

Date & Time: Jun 5, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
FK134
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7368
YOM:
1941
Location:
Blida
Blida
Country:
Algeria
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On touchdown, a tyre burst. The aircraft skidded for several yards before coming to rest. While all eight occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Tyre burst on landing.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in Sarasota: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 31, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7477
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7477
YOM:
1941
Location:
Sarasota
Florida
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 near Sarasota-Bradenton Airport. All five crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in Bône

Date & Time: May 26, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
FK160
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7369
YOM:
1941
Location:
Annaba
Annaba
Country:
Algeria
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing, an undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft slid on its belly and came to rest. While all eight crew members were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Landing gear failure.
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