Crash of a Douglas A26B-56-DL Invader near Munsan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-34339
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
27618
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a bombing mission of a railroad located north of Seoul when a train exploded. The aircraft was hit by shells and hit power cables before crashing, killing both pilots.

Crash of a Douglas A26B-50-DL Invader into the Yellow Sea: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-34238
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
27517
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While returning to his base following a bombing mission of a railroad located 20 miles north of Seoul, the crew encountered engine problems. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed into the Yellow Sea. Two crew members were killed while the third occupant was rescued.

Crash of a Douglas A26B-61-DL Invader off Ashiya AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-34478
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
27757
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was returning to Ashiya AFB following a bombing mission of a railroad located 20 miles north of Seoul, South Korea. On final approach in bad weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea, killing both crew members.

Crash of a Noorduyn UC-64A Norseman in Amman: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 10, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
B-51
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
723
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Taking part to the Independence War of Israel, the single engine aircraft was engaged in a bombing mission when it crashed in unknown circumstances in Bait Mahseer, a suburb of Amman. All four occupants were killed, among them pilots Yariv Sheinbaum and Daniel Bukstein.

Crash of a Canadian Vickers OA-10A Canso A off Tateyama: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 13, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
44-34080
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
CV-591
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While approaching Tateyama Airfield, the seaplane was shot down by the pilot of a Japanese fighter (Mitsubishi Zero) and crashed into the Tateyama Bay. A crew member was rescued while six others were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt Edwin E. Bodley,
Cpl Philip W. Carter,
2nd Lt Lawrence H. Chandler,
1st Lt Edmund L. Eliason,
S/Sgt David A. Kressler,
Sgt Vernon R. Radmall.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Japanese fighter.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24J-210-CO Liberator in Halmahera Island: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
A72-66
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Pitu - Pitu
MSN:
5309
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The crew departed Pitu Airfield (Morotai Island) at 0800LT to attack Japanese antiaircraft positions located in Lolobata, on the neighboring island of Halmahera. As the aircraft failed to return at the end of the day, SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended three days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the crew was found.
Crew (21st Squadron):
F/O Jack Bonfield Faviell,
F/O William Joseph Stubbs,
F/O Douglas Poultney Dewhurst,
W/O Bruce Vaughton Peach,
F/Sgt Neville Herbert Playford,
F/Sgt Ronald Jack Walker,
Sgt Gordon Malcolm Scott,
F/Sgt Robert William Delahunt,
F/Sgt Aubrey Edward Burgess.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24M-15-CO Liberator in Koror: 11 killed

Date & Time: May 4, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
44-42058
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Angaur - Angaur
MSN:
5994
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
Departed Angaur Airfield to attack Japanese positions on Koror Island. While approaching the target, the aircraft christened 'Brief' was shot down by Japanese antiaircraft fire and was hit between the engine number two and the fuselage. The left wing detached, causing the aircraft to dive into the ground and to crash. A crew member survived while ten others were killed. The only survivor was later executed by Japanese soldiers.
Crew:
Sgt Floyd C. Bennett,
2nd Lt Irving R. Brown,
2nd Lt Glen R. Custer,
2nd Lt Norbert J. Giese,
Cpl Richard E. Grimes,
2nd Lt Wallace F. Kaufman,
Cpl Albin D. Rynkiewicz,
Cpl Robert N. Shillenn,
T/Sgt James R. Tenney,
Cpl Irving Topp,
Cpl Victor B. Wilson.
Probable cause:
Shot down by Japanese antiaircraft fire.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24L-5-CO Liberator into the Sawoe Sea: 10 killed

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
A72-81
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fenton - Fenton
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The crew was on his way to attack Japanese positions. While overflying the Sawoe Sea at low height, the heavy bomber was shot down by the pilot of a Japanese fighter and crashed into the sea. 10 crew members were killed while W/O K. R. Schilling survived as he bailed out before the crash but was badly injured.
Crew (24th Squadron):
F/O S. L. McDonald, pilot,
P/O K. A. Brown, copilot,
F/O P. A. Mouatt, navigator,
Sgt W. J. Wignall, flight engineer,
A. G. Worley, bombadier,
W/O K. R. Schilling, wireless operator and air gunner,
F/Sgt L. K. Walnsley, air gunner,
F/Sgt J. A. Thomas, air gunner,
F/Sgt R. J. Banks, air gunner,
F/Sgt T. E. Bowen, air gunner,
F/Sgt T. A. Davis, air gunner.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24L-1-CO Liberator into the Sawoe Sea: 9 killed

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
A72-77
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fenton - Fenton
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The crew was on his way to attack Japanese positions. While overflying the Sawoe Sea at low height, the heavy bomber was shot down by the pilot of a Japanese fighter and crashed into the sea. 9 crew members were killed while two others were injured.
Crew (24th Squadron):
F/Lt Eric V. Ford, pilot,
W/O C. G Vickers, copilot,
F/Lt L. D. Crowther, navigator,
Sgt W. W. Sayer, flight engineer,
F/Lt W. Laing, bombadier,
F/O R. T. Jordon, wireless operator and air gunner,
W/O A. N. Collins, wireless operator and air gunner,
F/Sgt K. J. White, air gunner,
F/Sgt L. Raine, air gunner,
F/Sgt J. M. Waddell, air gunner,
F/Sgt L. Faichnie, air gunner.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24M-10-FO Liberator near Ludwigslust: 9 killed

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
44-50838
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
5693
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
While on a bombing mission over Germany, the airplane was shot down by a Me.242, broke in two and crashed near Ludwigslust. Nine crew members were killed and a tenth survived and became PoW.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a German fighter.