Date & Time:
Dec 23, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1481
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1481
YOM:
1940
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the take off run, bound for Papua New Guinea, the twin engine aircraft christened 'Dumbo' swerved and went out of control. It veered off runway and came to rest in flames. While all seven crew members were injured, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Crew:
Lt Arthur M. Hughes, pilot,
Lt Louis B. McCord, copilot,
Lt Lineberger, navigator,
Lt. Fred C. Federle, bombardier,
S/Sgt Stanley C. Kotek, flight engineer,
Sgt John H. Hargrove, radio operator,
Pfc Elliot Pasternack, air gunner.
Crew:
Lt Arthur M. Hughes, pilot,
Lt Louis B. McCord, copilot,
Lt Lineberger, navigator,
Lt. Fred C. Federle, bombardier,
S/Sgt Stanley C. Kotek, flight engineer,
Sgt John H. Hargrove, radio operator,
Pfc Elliot Pasternack, air gunner.
