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Louisiana

Crash of a North American TB-25J-25-NC Mitchell in Mt Magazine: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1947
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
44-30007
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Chicago – Barksdale
MSN:
108-33282
Location:
Mt Magazine
Arkansas
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:
While cruising in a thunderstorm area, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in Mt Magazine, about five miles northwest of Havana, Arkansas. All six crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-5-DT Invader in Portland: 21 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1944 at 1640 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
43-22253
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Barksdale - Portland
MSN:
18400
Location:
Portland
Maine
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
21
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a flight from Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. While descending to Portland, the visibility was reduced due to fog and the crew was unable to localize the airfield and the runway. On approach, the aircraft crashed in a huge ball of fire in the Redbank Trailer Park. Both pilots and 18 people on the ground (mothers and their children) were killed. Less than one month later, one of the survivor died from his injuries.

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

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7446
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Barksdale - Barksdale
MSN:
7446
YOM:
1941
Location:
Tenaha
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, all crew members were forced to abandon the aircraft and to bail out due to an unexpected situation. While all eight occupants were safe and rescued, the aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field located in Tenaha.

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

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7435
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Barksdale - Barksdale
MSN:
7435
YOM:
1941
Location:
Barksdale AFB
Louisiana
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:
Upon landing at Barksdale AFB, an undercarriage failed. The aircraft slid on runway for several yards before coming to rest. While all six occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Gear failure on landing.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Barksdale AFB

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7448
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7448
YOM:
1941
Location:
Barksdale AFB
Louisiana
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 on landing at Barksdale AFB and destroyed by fire. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in Little Rock: 6 killed

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1942 at 2315 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7441
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Little Rock – Barksdale
MSN:
7441
YOM:
1941
Location:
Little Rock
Arkansas
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:
Shortly after its night take off from Little Rock, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion in a field located 7 miles northwest of Little Rock. All six crew members were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt Kenneth E. Reddy, pilot,
2nd Lt Charles S. Brachbill, copilot,
2nd Lt Phillip Williams, navigator,
Sgt Thomas T. Roberts, flight engineer,
Cpl Dominic T. Moduno, radio operator,
Pvt Thomas A. Naylon, assistant radio operator.
Probable cause:
Investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of the accident. Witnesses' statements were vague and conflicting.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder near Shreveport: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7451
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Barksdale - Barksdale
MSN:
7451
YOM:
1941
Location:
Shreveport
Louisiana
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:
The crew was engaged in a training flight from Barksdale AFB. En route, the pilot lost control of the aircraft following an engine failure. The aircraft crashed in a field located 10 miles south of Shreveport and all five crew members were killed.
Crew:
Louis F. Greis, pilot, 4.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder near Barksdale AFB: 8 killed

Date & Time: Aug 13, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7482
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Barksdale - Barksdale
MSN:
7482
YOM:
1941
Location:
Barksdale AFB
Louisiana
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances 19 miles northwest of Barksdale AFB. All eight crew members were killed.

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

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7453
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7453
YOM:
1941
Location:
Barksdale AFB
Louisiana
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 on take off at Barksdale AFB. Crew fate unknown.

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

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7450
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7450
YOM:
1941
Location:
Barksdale AFB
Louisiana
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 on landing at Barksdale AFB. Crew fate unknown.
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