Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder off Deboyne Island: 7 killed
Date & Time:
May 10, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
40-1402
Survivors:
No
MSN:
1402
YOM:
1940
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
En route, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by enemy fire and crashed into the sea off Deboyne Island. All seven crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.
