Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita near Castroville

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-26737
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2012
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew encountered an unexpected situation and abandoned the airplane that crashed 10 km east of Castroville. All occupants parachuted to safety.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita at Turner Field

Date & Time: Apr 8, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-9336
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
762
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita in Hamilton

Date & Time: Apr 7, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-27146
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2421
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the crew was forced to abandon the airplane that crashed in Hamilton. All occupants parachuted to safety.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita at Ellington AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 31, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-26291
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Ellington AFB - Ellington AFB
MSN:
1566
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While on a local training exercise at Ellington AFB, the twin engine airplane suffered a midair collision and crashed. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Jack A. Wheeler,
Avc Carlton P. Wilkins.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita at Columbus AFB

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-26358
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1633
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing and damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita in Blytheville

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-26654
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1929
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff and damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita at Columbus AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-27023
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Columbus AFB - Columbus AFB
MSN:
2298
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances at Columbus AFB while on a local training flight. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Avc R. K. Smith,
Avc H. E. Walker.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita at Biggs AFB

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-9394
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
820
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff and damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita near El Paso: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-1828
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
639
YOM:
1942
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances some 56 km east of El Paso. A crew member was killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Leonard C. Jago.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita in Marion: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 27, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-26747
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
2022
YOM:
1943
Location:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew lost control of the airplane that crashed in Marion and was destroyed. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt John E. Pettaway,
2nd Lt Ollie L. Reynolds.