Crash of a Martin B-26A Marauder in Shallufa AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
FK122
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7357
YOM:
1941
Location:
Shallufa AFB
Suez
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While flying in the vicinity of Shallufa AFB, the aircraft went out of control and crashed. All five crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
The loss of control was caused by the failure of the tail in flight.

Crash of a Curtiss BT-32 Condor II off Santa Bárbara de Pinto

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss T-32 Condor II
Operator:
Registration:
651
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
54
YOM:
1934
Location:
Santa Bárbara de Pinto
Magdalena
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Río Magdalena, off Santa Bárbara de Pinto. No casualties.

Crash of a Boeing C-73 in Allegheny County

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Boeing C-73
Operator:
Registration:
42-68367
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1707
YOM:
1933
Location:
Pittsburgh-Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
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:
Crash landed in unknown circumstances. No casualties.

Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell II in Norwich: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1942 at 1252 LT
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
FL179
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Norwich
Norfolk
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On final approach to Norwich Airport, the right engine failed. The pilot tried to maintain sufficient speed but the aircraft stalled and crashed in Attlebridge, few miles short of runway. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
According to investigations, the right engine failed following a bird strike on approach. Analysis revealed that the bird hit the engine and blocked the carburetor, causing the engine to fail.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I on Mt Moel Sych: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Airspeed AS.10 Oxford
Operator:
Registration:
BM824
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Location:
Mt Moel Sych
Denbighshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Moel Sych, southeast of Llandrillo. A crew member was killed while two others were injured.

Crash of a CRDA CANT Z.506B off Italy: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 14, 1942
Type of aircraft:
CRDA CANT Z.506 Airone
Operator:
Registration:
MM45404
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Italy
All Italy
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Italy. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mg5e near Solheim: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
7U+FH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Aalborg – Tromsö
MSN:
6978
Location:
Solheim
Hordaland
Country:
Norway
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
En route, the three-engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located some 15 km east of Solheim. The wreckage was found on December 18, 1942. No one survived the crash.
Crew (1./KGr.zbV108):
ObLt Werner Hoffman, pilot,
Fwb Wilhelm Steinhauer, radio operator,
Uffw Günther Uhlig
Fwb Adam Eschborn, flight engineer.
Passengers:
FwTreuwart Teichgräber,
Fw Ewald Brackmann.
Source & photos:
http://ktsorens.tihlde.org/flyvrak/tangedalskaret.html

Crash of a Douglas DC-3-392 into the Coral Sea

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
VH-CDI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Townsville – Cooktown
MSN:
4083
YOM:
1941
Location:
Coral Sea
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Townsville to Cooktown, the pilot was forced to ditch the aircraft into the Coral Sea for unknown reason. While the aircraft christened 'The Apple Cart' sunk and was lost, the crew took refuge in a dinghy and was rescued 18 hours later by the crew of a freighter.
Crew (374th TCG):
1st Lt Melvin C. Lewis,
S/Sgt Daniel J. Murphy 2.
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