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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Dârvari

Date & Time: Apr 23, 2012 at 0845 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
YR-BOR
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Şirna - Şirna
MSN:
1G192-13
YOM:
1981
Location:
Dârvari
Prahova
Country:
Romania
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4500
Copilot / Total flying hours:
5550
Aircraft flight hours:
5467
Circumstances:
The crew departed Şirna Aerodrome around 0830LT on a local spraying mission. About 15 minutes into the flight, the crew encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing. He found a suitable terrain and attempted to land when the aircraft collided with a small concrete wall and some bushes before coming to rest in an open field. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the crew who selected an unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing (rough terrain) and did not take into consideration the wind component.
Final Report:

Crash of a Consolidated B-24D-CO Liberator in Ploieşti: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
41-11886
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
382
YOM:
1941
Location:
Ploiești
Prahova
Country:
Romania
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The aircraft christened 'Lil Joe' was engaged in the 'Tidal Wave' operation consisting on an air raid over the oil refineries of Ploiești. While approaching the target, the heavy bomber was shot down by Flak and crashed in flames. Five crew members were killed while four others were taken PoW.
Crew (345th BS):
S/Sgt Roy Carney,
T/Sgt Lloyd Theodore Fowler,
2nd Lt Donald Jenkins,
2nd Lt Philip Erick Nelson,
1st Lt Alan Edward Petersen.
Probable cause:
Shot down by Flak.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24D-CO Liberator in Ploieşti: 8 killed

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
41-11819
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
315
YOM:
1941
Location:
Ploiești
Prahova
Country:
Romania
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The aircraft christened 'Raunchy' was engaged in the 'Tidal Wave' operation consisting on an air raid over the oil refineries of Ploiești. While approaching the target, the heavy bomber was shot down by Flak and crashed in flames. 8 crew members were killed while two others were taken PoW.
Crew (343rd BS):
Sgt Alfred D. Cason,
1st Lt Joel I. Corn,
Sgt Earl T. Edelen,
Sgt Charles P. Geers,
2nd Lt Herman H. Henslee,
1st Lt Samuel R. Neeley,
2nd Lt Eugene L. Rodgen,
Sgt Robert P. Schultz.
Probable cause:
Shot down by Flak.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24D-CO Liberator in Ploiești: 7 killed

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
41-11776
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
272
YOM:
1941
Location:
Ploiești
Prahova
Country:
Romania
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The aircraft christened 'Jersey Jackass/Bashful' was engaged in the 'Tidal Wave' operation consisting on an air raid over the oil refineries of Ploiești. While approaching the target, the heavy bomber was shot down by Flak and crashed in flames. Seven crew members were killed while three others were taken PoW.
Crew (344th BS):
2nd Lt George F. Giblin,
S/Sgt Julius A. Kish,
1st Lt John J. McGraw,
2nd Lt Robert J. Senff,
T/Sgt Warren T. Townley,
T/Sgt James A. Utley,
T/Sgt Albert H. Wilmess.
Probable cause:
Shot down by Flak.
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