Italy

The aircraft left Naples-Capodichino Airport at 0800LT bound for Ramitelli AFB, with an intermediate stop in Foggia. Some thirty minutes later, the crew encountered foggy conditions and the visibility was low. Suddenly, the captain saw a mountain ahead of him and attempted to gain height. Unfortunately, the aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a dense wooded area. Nine passengers were killed while all 13 other occupants, among them all four crew members, were injured.
Crew (436th TCG):
Lt Howard B. Wank, pilot,
Lt Marvin Butz, copilot,
S/Sgt Charles T. Taylor, radio operator,
Sgt Raymond H. Kelley, crew chief.
Passengers who were killed:
PFC Walker Dozier,
PFC Morgan Fairfield Jr,
T/Sgt James A. Gaston,
PFC Theodore Harrison,
Sgt James C. Wyatt,
PFC Earnest Hill,
PFC William L. Hill,
PFC Loney Portee,
Sgt James A. Wright.
Source: http://www.1943salerno.it/ritrovamenti/36-il-dakota.html

In unknown circumstances, a collision involving three Douglas C-47 of the USAF occurred near Gaudo, southwest of Campobasso, Molise. All three aircraft were destroyed in the accident and one crewman was killed in the Dakota registered 41-18446, five crew members were killed in the Dakota registered 42-23527 and two other crewmen were killed in the Dakota registered 42-92992. The causes and the circumstances of the occurrence remains unclear.

In unknown circumstances, a collision involving three Douglas C-47 of the USAF occurred near Gaudo, southwest of Campobasso, Molise. All three aircraft were destroyed in the accident and one crewman was killed in the Dakota registered 41-18446, five crew members were killed in the Dakota registered 42-23527 and two other crewmen were killed in the Dakota registered 42-92992. The causes and the circumstances of the occurrence remains unclear.

In unknown circumstances, a collision involving three Douglas C-47 of the USAF occurred near Gaudo, southwest of Campobasso, Molise. All three aircraft were destroyed in the accident and one crewman was killed in the Dakota registered 41-18446, five crew members were killed in the Dakota registered 42-23527 and two other crewmen were killed in the Dakota registered 42-92992. The causes and the circumstances of the occurrence remains unclear.

The crew was performing a parachute supply mission to the Italian Resistance in the region of Cerreto d’Esi on behalf of the 148th Squadron based in Brindisi. Shortly after the launch, the aircraft was hit by Flak, went out of control and crashed in a field. Five crew were killed while five others were injured.

Few minutes after takeoff from Catania Airport, aircraft hit a mountain slope located near Caltagirone. All 24 occupants were killed. Crew was on its way to Ouargla, Algeria.

Crashed on takeoff for unknown circumstances. Crew fate unknown.

On take off, the aircraft went out of control and crashed on the ramp, colliding with two USAAF parked Douglas C-47. All three aircraft were destroyed while there were no casualties. Both parked C-47 were registered 42-23642 and 42-24379.

The crew was forced to complete an emergency landing for unknown reason. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, both occupants were unhurt.

While overflying Sicile, the heavy bomber christened 'Baby' was shot down by anti-aircraft fire and crashed near Cancello. Eight crew members were killed while three others were taken PoW.
Crew (98th BG):
S/Sgt Donald Lee Bennett,
2nd Lt Marion Butler Cook,
S/Sgt Edward Louis Fracasso,
S/Sgt Charles Lipperman Franck Jr.,
S/Sgt Ancil Clair Holman,
2nd Lt Kenneth Leroy Minnich,
T/Sgt Lloyd Allen Petersen,
S/Sgt Thomas Owen Varner.