Zone
Florida

Crash of a Douglas B-18A Bolo near McDill AFB

Date & Time: Mar 8, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas B-18 Bolo
Operator:
Registration:
37-496
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2496
YOM:
1937
Location:
McDill AFB (Tampa)
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 suffered an engine failure and crash landed near McDill AFB. There were no casualties.
Crew:
William C. Anderson.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress at McDill AFB

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
41-2423
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2234
YOM:
1941
Location:
McDill AFB (Tampa)
Florida
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 suffered a structural failure in flight, forcing few occupants to bail out. The pilot was able to return to McDill AFB where the airplane made an emergency landing. After touchdown, it veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. There were no casualties among the crew.
Crew:
Richard M. Craig.
Probable cause:
Structural failure in flight.

Crash of a Boeing B-17B Flying Fortress off McDill AFB

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
38-222
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
2015
YOM:
1938
Location:
McDill AFB (Tampa)
Florida
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 in unknown circumstances in the Hillsborough Bay off McDill AFB in Tampa. Crew fate unknown.
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