Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell II in Norwich: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1942 at 1252 LT
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
FL179
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Norwich
Norfolk
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On final approach to Norwich Airport, the right engine failed. The pilot tried to maintain sufficient speed but the aircraft stalled and crashed in Attlebridge, few miles short of runway. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
According to investigations, the right engine failed following a bird strike on approach. Analysis revealed that the bird hit the engine and blocked the carburetor, causing the engine to fail.

Crash of a North American B-25B Mitchell at Eglin AFB

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1942
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
40-2291
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
62B-2960
YOM:
1940
Location:
Eglin AFB (Valparaiso)
Florida
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 was damaged beyond repair after it suffered an engine failure and crashed while taking off from Eglin AFB. There were no casualties.
Crew:
James P. Bates.
Probable cause:
Engine failure at takeoff.

Crash of a North American B-25A Mitchell in Hope: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 11, 1942 at 2105 LT
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
40-2208
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
San Antonio - Alexandria
MSN:
62A-2877
YOM:
1940
Location:
Hope
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The airplane departed San Antonio-Duncan Field on a flight to Alexandria-Esler Airport, carrying six crew members. While cruising at night and relative low altitude, the airplane went out of control and crashed one mile northeast of Hope. All six crew members were killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Dana W. Bradford, pilot,
2nd Lt Ronald C. Hocking, pilot,
1st Lt Angus M. Johnston, flight engineer,
Sgt Stanley A. Smith, radio operator,
M/Sgt Charles G. Fraser, observer,
T/Sgt Earl F. Ricks, observer.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Crash of a North American B-25B Mitchell into Lake Apopka: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1942
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
40-2231
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
62B-2900
YOM:
1940
Location:
Lake Apopka
Florida
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 for unknown reasons into Lake Apopka, killing all three crew members.
Crew:
2nd Lt Walter C. Isely, pilot,
2nd Lt William T. Gardner,
Pfc John Russell Parrish.

Crash of a North American B-25C Mitchell in Los Angeles

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1942
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
41-12434
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
82-5069
YOM:
1941
Location:
Los Angeles
California
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 airplane crashed upon landing at Los Angeles Municipal Airport and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Crew:
Morris J. Lee.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of a mechanical failure on landing.

Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell in New Hyde Park: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 1, 1942 at 0700 LT
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
40-2199
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
MSN:
62A-2868
YOM:
1940
Location:
New Hyde Park
New York
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:
After takeoff from Mitchell AFB, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a sand pit surrounded by houses in the center of the district of New Hyde Park. All five crew members were killed and there were no other victims on the ground.
Crew:
2nd Lt Charles W. Van Eeuwen, pilot,
Pfc Joseph W. Gallick,
Pfc Edwin A. Onufrowicz,
2nd Lt James J. Orr,
Avc Earl W. Ray.

Crash of a North American B-25B Mitchell in Augusta: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1941
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
40-2259
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
62B-2928
YOM:
1940
Location:
Augusta-Daniel Field
Georgia
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 upon takeoff from Augusta-Daniel Field. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
S/Sgt Harold E. Brown,
2nd Lt Jack H. Butler,
2nd Lt Harold C. Jepson,
Pvt Earl L. Willburn.

Crash of a North American B-25A Mitchell in Mount Cory: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 1, 1941
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
40-2233
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
62B-2901
YOM:
1940
Location:
Mount Cory
Ohio
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 in Mount Cory. All three crew member were killed in the accident.
Crew:
1st Lt Thomas W. Bafford, pilot,
S/Sgt Lee D. Chambers,
2nd Lt George W. Smith.

Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchel in Jackson

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1941
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
40-2179
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
62-2848
YOM:
1940
Location:
Jackson-Hawkins Field
Mississippi
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed upon landing and was damaged beyond repair. All five crew members escaped uninjured.

Crash of a North American B-25B Mitchell in Jackson

Date & Time: Sep 10, 1941
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
40-2232
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
62B-2901
YOM:
1940
Location:
Jackson-Hawkins Field
Mississippi
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 upon landing. Crew fate unknown.
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