Crash of a Lockheed A-29A Hudson in Canoga Park:1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-37029
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Burban
MSN:
414-6518
YOM:
1942
Location:
Los Angeles
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was engaged in an acceptance flight prior to be delivered to the Royal Air Force with registration FH228. After leaving Burbank Airport, it went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances in Canoga Park. At least one crew member was killed.
Crew:
Frank S. Dace, pilot.

Crash of a Douglas A-20B-DL Havoc at Bolling AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Registration:
AL487
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Bolling AFB
Washington DC
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 airplane was supposed to be delivered to the Royal Air Force in Canada. Shortly after takeoff from Bolling AFB, it went out of control and crashed in the Potomac River. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Jack H. Marine, pilot, +2.

Crash of a Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress in Java

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
41-2501
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
2312
YOM:
1941
Location:
Indonesia
All Indonesia
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a delivery flight. At the end of the mission, while overflying the Java Province, the bomber was attacked by enemy fire. The crew reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crash landed in a paddy field. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and all four occupants were uninjured.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas A-20A Havoc I near Elk Mountain: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1942 at 1800 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Registration:
AL477
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Ogden - Cheyenne
Location:
Elk Mountain
Wyoming
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane was on a flight to Canada to be delivered to the Royal Air Force. En route from Ogden to Cheyenne, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. In heavy snow falls, the airplane contacted ground and crashed near Elk Mountain. SAR operations were initiated but eventually suspended six days later. The wreckage was found in July. The pilot was killed.
Crew:
Robert S. Gleghorn, pilot.

Crash of a Martin B-26A Marauder near Nashville

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7354
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7354
YOM:
1941
Location:
Nashville
Tennessee
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was supposed to be delivered to the Royal Air Force. En route to Canada, the crew encountered technical problems with the nose gear that remained stuck in its wheel well. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crash landed in this configuration in an open field near Nashville. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
John V. Starr Jr. +5.
Probable cause:
The nose gear remained stuck in its wheel well and could not be extended.

Crash of a Lockheed A-29-LO Hudson in Long Beach

Date & Time: Feb 3, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23576
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
414-6393
YOM:
1941
Location:
Long Beach
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was supposed to deliver the airplane to the RCAF in Canada (RCAF registration BW714). For unknown reasons, the airplane crashed upon takeoff at Long Beach Airport. Both crew members escaped with minor injuries.
Crew:
Herbert H. Hartsten Jr.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson IVA in Ceduna: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1942 at 1315 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
A16-144
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Laverton – Ceduna – Pearce
MSN:
414-6073
YOM:
1941
Location:
Ceduna
South Australia
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Aircraft flight hours:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Ceduna, while climbing to a height of 400 feet, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in a field, bursting into flames. All six occupants were killed. Brand new, the airplane was on a delivery flight to Pearce and totalized 3,2 flying hours.
Crew:
F/Lt D. B. Bradley,
S/L G. Laming,
Sgt R. Dow,
Sgt R. W. Westcott,
Sgt F. A. Walker,
Cpl W. C. Lindsay.

Crash of an Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley II in Twynau Gwynion

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley
Operator:
Registration:
K7246
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1234
YOM:
1938
Location:
Twynau Gwynion
Gwynedd
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed RAF Stormy Down on a delivery flight. One of the engine failed in flight, emitting thick black smoke. The pilot made a belly landing in hilly terrain in Twynau Gwynion. All four crew members escaped uninjured and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23499
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
414-6316
YOM:
1941
Location:
Huntington Beach
California
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 departed Long Beach on a delivery flight to the Royal Canadian Air Force. Few minutes after takeoff, it suffered a structural failure, was abandoned by the crew and crashed east of Huntington Beach, about 22 km southeast of Long Beach Airport. The airplane was destroyed and all crew members parachuted to safety.
Crew:
Richard D. Morgan.
Probable cause:
Structural failure.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson in Bangor

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23302
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
414-6119
YOM:
1941
Location:
Bangor
Maine
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 twin engine airplane crashed shortly after takeoff from Bangor Airport while on a delivery flight to the Royal Canadian Air Force. Crew fate unknown. Should be registered BW440 by RCAF.
Crew:
James J. Hayes.
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