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Crash of a Douglas C-54A-DO Skymaster on Mt Fort: 8 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
41-37277
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Stephenville - Washington DC
MSN:
3067
YOM:
1943
Location:
Millinocket
Maine
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 3,900 feet, the four engine aircraft hit the east slope of Mt Fort located some 35 miles northwest of Millinocket, Maine. The passenger and all seven crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-3R Mariner Flying Boat off Alameda NAS: 9 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
6497
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Alameda NAS - Alameda NAS
MSN:
6497
Location:
Alameda NAS (Oakland)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Shortly after its take off from Alameda NAS, while climbing, the seaplane exploded in mid air and crashed into the San Francisco Bay. All nine crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK near North Vernon: 3 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
42-93192
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Louisville - Louisville
MSN:
13076
YOM:
1944
Location:
North Vernon
Indiana
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a circular training exercise from the Bowman Field Airport in Louisville. En route, the right engine failed. While descending through the clouds, it then exploded and the aircraft dove into the ground before crashing in a field. All three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine fire.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-2 Catalina in the Escambia Bay

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
0473
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Pensacola
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 seaplane was damaged beyond repair while landing in the Escambia Bay, off Pensacola. No casualties.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando in Richmond

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
42-107335
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
27022
YOM:
1944
Location:
Richmond
Virginia
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 take off for unknown reason. Occupant fate unknown as well.

Crash of a Spartan 7W Executive in Tetlin River

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Spartan 7 Executive
Operator:
Registration:
NC17602
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7
YOM:
1937
Location:
Tetlin River
Alaska
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:
Belly landed near the Tetlin River while performing a survey flight. No casualties. The wreckage was recovered and preserved at the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum at Anchorage-Lake Hood.

Crash of a Martin PBM-3D Mariner Flying Boat in Hertford: 9 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
45263
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Harvey Point - Harvey Point
MSN:
45263
Location:
Hertford
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a high altitude bombing exercise. For unknown reason, the seaplane went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in the Harvey Point military zone. All nine crew members were killed. The aircraft was registered 45263 (VP-21).

Crash of a Consolidated B-24J-60-CO Liberator near Westover AFB: 10 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
42-100024
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Westover - Westover
MSN:
3173
Location:
Westover AFB
Massachusetts
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
On approach to Westover AFB, while completing a training mission, the aircraft was too low and hit the slope of Mt Holyoke located some 11 km north of the airbase. All ten crewmen were killed in the crash and the aircraft christened 'Line of Duty' was destroyed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Talbot M. Malcolm, pilot,
Sgt Arnold H. Anderson,
2nd Lt William M. Ashley Jr.
Sgt Wilburn H. Dechert, engineer,
2nd Lt Donald D. Dowden, navigator,
Sgt Ambrose D. Griffith,
2nd Lt John D. Logan,
Cpl Robert J. Ohr,
Cpl Kearney W. Padgett,
Cpl Ronald Charles Lloyd.

Crash of a Martin B-26C-5-MO Marauder in Lincoln: 2 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-34776
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Lincoln
Nebraska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed on take off for unknown reason. Two crew members were killed while five others were injured.

Crash of Martin AT-23A Marauder near Craffe: 7 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
42-95697
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Las Vegas - Las Vegas
Location:
Van Buren
Arkansas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a training mission from the Las Vegas Army Air Field. While cruising in stormy weather, the Martin AT-23A Marauder crashed in a mountainous area located near Craffe, some 15 miles northeast of Van Buren, Arkansas. All seven crew members were killed.
Crew:
Cpl Harry M. Covert,
Lt T. Getson,
2nd Lt William T. Pearson,
2nd Lt Curtis H. Myers,
2nd Lt George M. Stewart,
S/S Robert F. Thompson,
Sgt Raymond Mascio.
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