Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules near Myrtle Beach: 12 killed

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
64-0558
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
4059
YOM:
1965
Location:
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
The Hercules was engaged in a local training flight and was supposed, as a target, to be intercepted by the pilot of a USAF Convair F-102A Delta Dagger registered 56-1517. In unclear circumstances, both aircraft collided, dove into the ground and crashed, killing all 13 occupants. It is believed the collision was the consequence of poor judgement and lack of coordination between both crews.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando in Myrtle Beach: 39 killed

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1950 at 1022 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
44-77577
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Myrtle Beach – Nashville
MSN:
32973
YOM:
1944
Location:
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
35
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
39
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height between 1,000 and 2,000 feet, the aircraft became unstable, lost height and crashed in a huge explosion in a field located two miles from the airfield. The aircraft was totally destroyed upon impact and all 39 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Several eye-witnesses reported that the aircraft lost some pieces before it came down. Investigations determined that following the failure of a part of the right aileron, it detached from the wing, causing severe vibrations. The crew tried to maintain a flat attitude but the aircraft banked left and right and then went into a spin when both wings separated due to aerodynamic forces that exceeded their certification. In such conditions, control was impossible.

Crash of Lockheed RB-34 Lexington in Myrtle Beach

Date & Time: Mar 11, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura
Operator:
Registration:
AJ205
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4343
YOM:
1942
Location:
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
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 takeoff. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Martin B-26B Marauder in Myrtle Beach: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-17717
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
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:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Myrtle Beach, killing the entire crew.
Crew:
2nd Lt Edward J. Zbyzewski,
2nd Lt Frederic J. Hickman,
S/Sgt Harold F. Boyer,
S/Sgt James S. Perkins,
S/Sgt James C. Stewart,
Cpl Robert R. McGee.

Crash of a North American B-25D-1 Mitchell in Myrtle Beach: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1943
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
41-29871
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
87-8036
YOM:
1941
Location:
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
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 crashed for unknown reasons in Myrtle Beach, killing the entire crew.
Crew:
Sgt A. J. Cairns,
Sgt T. J. Connalenga,
Sgt F. B. Dubois,
Sgt G. L. Finney,
F/O Warren Leland Kendrick,
F/O Raymond G. Strever.

Crash of a Martin B-26B Marauder off Myrtle Beach: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 4, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-17635
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
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 crashed in unknown circumstances into the Atlantic Ocean off Myrtle Beach. Lost without trace.
Crew:
2nd Lt Rosser C. Forbes,
2nd Lt Norman H. Pearson,
2nd Lt Billy B. Roche,
S/Sgt Henry J. Hlaliday.

Crash of a Martin B-26B-1 Marauder in Myrtle Beach

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-17675
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
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 and damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Martin B-26B-1 Marauder in Myrtle Beach

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-17662
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
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 on takeoff and was damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a North American B-25C Mitchell in Myrtle Beach

Date & Time: Aug 24, 1942
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
41-12568
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
82-5203
YOM:
1941
Location:
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
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:
While trying to land at night at Myrtle Beach Airport, the airplane overshot and crashed. There were no casualties.
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