Region
Asia

Crash of a Martin PBM-3D Mariner off San Jose: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
45266
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
45266
Location:
San José
Occidental Mindoro
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off, an engine caught fire and exploded. The seaplane lost height and crashed on the reef off San Jose, in the Mangarin Bay. Quickly on the scene, crew from the USS Half Moon Bay and USS San Pablo were able to evacuated eight injured crew while two others were killed. The aircraft was registered 45266 (VPB-28).
Probable cause:
Explosion on one engine shortly after take off.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina off Manila: 9 killed

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
A24-64
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Manila
Metro Manila
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The crew was returning to Australia following a mining mission of the Manila Bay. In unknown circumstances, the seaplane crash off Manila, maybe into the Manila Bay. The wreckage was eventually discovered in early 2019.
Thanks to Maree Oddy for his testimony here below.
Final Report:

Crash of a Boeing B-17C Flying Fortress on Luzon Island: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
40-2045
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
2046
YOM:
1940
Location:
Luzon Island
All Philippines
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While overflying Luzon Island, the four engine airplane was shot down by the pilot of a Japanese fighter and crashed. All five crew members were killed.
Crew (19th BG):
Cpt Colin Purdie Kelly Jr.,
S/Sgt William J. Delehanty +3.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Japanese fighter.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-4 Catalina off Davao City: 7 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1941 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
1234
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
1234
YOM:
1941
Location:
Davao City
Davao del Sur
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
Attached to VP-101, the floatplane crashed into the sea off Davao City after being shot down by enemy fire. All seven crew members were killed. Double registration 1234 and 101-P-12.
Crew:
Ens Russell Snyder, pilot,
Ens William S. Jones,
AMM1c Arthur L. Gillis,
CRM Charles Mayer,
ACMM Hewlett W. Beane,
AMM3c Glenn B. Kirt,
RM2c Donald E. Lee.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Martin RB-10B at Clark AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 14, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-88
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Clark - Clark
MSN:
619
YOM:
1934
Location:
Clark AFB (Angeles City)
Pampanga
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Clark AFB when the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Crew:
Lt Rexford R. Kinsley +1.

Crash of a Martin B-10B in Rosales

Date & Time: May 23, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-74
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
605
YOM:
1934
Location:
Rosales
Pangasinan
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed for unknown reasons upon landing at Rosales Airfield. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Grumman OA-9 Goose in the Laguna de Bay

Date & Time: Nov 22, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Grumman G-21A Goose
Operator:
Registration:
38-561
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
1027
YOM:
1939
Location:
Laguna de Bay
Laguna
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed for unknown reasons while landing in the Laguna de Bay, south of Manila. The crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Focke-Wulf Fw.200 Condor S-1 off Manila

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1938 at 2225 LT
Type of aircraft:
Focke-Wulf Fw.200 Condor
Operator:
Registration:
D-ACON
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Tokyo – Manila – Hanoi – Karachi – Basra – Berlin
MSN:
2000
YOM:
1938
Location:
Manila
Metro Manila
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was returning to Germany following a promotional tour in Far East. While approaching Manila, all four engines stopped. The Captain ditched the aircraft off Manille. All eight occupants were rescued and the aircraft named 'Brandenburg' was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It appears that the engine failure was caused by a mismanagement of the fuel system (fuel selector) on part of the crew.

Crash of a Martin B-10B at Nichols AFB

Date & Time: Mar 17, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-65
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
596
YOM:
1934
Location:
Nichols AFB (Manila)
Metro Manila
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed upon landing at Nichols AFB following an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas OA-3 Dolphin off Legazpi

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Douglas Dolphin
Operator:
Registration:
32-286
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
1082
YOM:
1932
Location:
Legazpi
Albay
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The float plane crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from the Legazpi harbor. There were no casualties.
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