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Crash of a Douglas C-53D-DO Skytrooper near Garland: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1943 at 2130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
42-68746
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Fayetteville-Pope - Fayetteville-Pope
MSN:
11673
YOM:
1943
Location:
Garland
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The aircraft left Fayetteville-Pope AFB in the evening to complete a circular training flight. In unknown circumstances, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located 11 miles southwest of Garland. All four occupants were killed.
Crew:
Sgt Robert M. Anderson,
2nd Lt Howard R. Johnson Jr.,
Sgt Roger H. Knowlton,
2nd Lt Richard G. Shipley.

Crash of a Douglas C-53D-DO Skytrooper in Fayetteville-Pope AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
42-68783
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fayetteville-Pope - Fayetteville-Pope
MSN:
11710
YOM:
1943
Location:
Pope AFB (Fayetteville)
North Carolina
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:
On final approach to Fayetteville-Pope AFB, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. All three crew members were killed.
Crew (435th TG):
2nd Lt Harrol H. Jacks,
2nd Lt Martin H. Kehoe,
Cpl Melvin C. Perialas.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DL in Maxton AFB: 20 killed

Date & Time: Jun 7, 1943 at 0400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
42-23512
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fayetteville-Pope – Maxton
MSN:
9374
YOM:
1943
Location:
Maxton AFB
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
20
Circumstances:
On final approach by night and in poor weather conditions, while at a height of 200 feet, the aircraft nosed down and crashed in a field located 4 miles short of runway. All 20 occupants were killed, among them 16 glider pilots.
Probable cause:
Weather conditions were poor at the time of the accident with thunderstorm activity and turbulence in the approach path.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Mt Gingercake: 18 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
41-18562
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
4687
YOM:
1942
Location:
Jonas Ridge
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered foggy conditions. While cruising northwest of Morganton, the aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located on Mt Gingercake, few miles south of the small village of Jonas Ridge. All 18 occupants were killed. They were performing a liaison flight from Laurinburg-Maxton AFB.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina into the Albemarle Sound: 8 killed

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
08251
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Albemarle Sound
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While overflying the Albemarle Sound at low height, the seaplane hit the water surface, water-looped and sunk. All eight crew members were killed and the aircraft was lost.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Fayetteville-Pope

Date & Time: Mar 11, 1943 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
42-32871
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
09097
YOM:
1943
Location:
Pope AFB (Fayetteville)
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew fatalities:
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crew was performing a training flight in the vicinity of Fayetteville-Pope AFB, North Carolina. While flying in bad weather conditions, crew encountered problems and attempted an emergency landing in a field. Aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded area. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Maxton AFB

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
41-18591
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4716
YOM:
1942
Location:
Maxton AFB
North Carolina
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:
During the take off run, the aircraft swerved on runway, veered off and collided with a parked C-47 registered 41-18440. There were no casualties but both aircraft were written off.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina in Elizabeth City NAS: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
08043
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Elizabeth City - Elizabeth City
Location:
Elizabeth City
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed on take off at Elizabeth City NAS in unclear circumstances. Four crew members were killed while four others were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-53-DO in Fayetteville-Pope AFB

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
42-15872
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7389
YOM:
1942
Location:
Pope AFB (Fayetteville)
North Carolina
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 landing. No casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-50A-DO in Fayetteville-Pope AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 21, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-50 (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
41-7710
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fayetteville-Pope - Fayetteville-Pope
MSN:
4804
YOM:
1941
Location:
Pope AFB (Fayetteville)
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a test flight from the Fayetteville-Pope AFB. Shortly after take off, while climbing to a height of 250 metres, the crew made a turn to the left when left engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in an open field located 10 km from the airfield. Two crew members were killed while all four other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
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