Lockheed L-414 Hudson

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Registration:

42-46996

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Flight

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Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

414-6916

YOM:

1942

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Sacramento-Mather

California

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Crashed in unknown circumstances 16 km south-southeast of Mather Field, Sacramento. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt Marvin A. Dillwood,
2nd Lt Edward L. Szymanski,
M/Sgt Abel M. Lineberger,
S/Sgt James C. Shaffstall.

Crash of a Lockheed AT-18-LO Hudson in Las Vegas

Date & Time: May 25, 1943

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42-55645

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MSN:

414-7367

YOM:

1943

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Las Vegas

Nevada

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Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson IIIA at Whenuapai AFB

Date & Time: May 20, 1943

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NZ2062

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414-6508

YOM:

1942

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Whenuapai AFB (Auckland)

Auckland Council

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New Zealand

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Oceania

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During the takeoff roll, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and crashed, bursting into flames. All crew members escaped unhurt while the airplane was destroyed after the depth charges exploded.

Crash of a Lockheed AT-18-LO Hudson in Laredo

Date & Time: May 12, 1943

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

42-55662

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MSN:

414-7384

YOM:

1943

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Laredo

Texas

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Crashed on landing and damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Lockheed AT-18-LO Hudson at Buckingham Field

Date & Time: May 11, 1943

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

42-55756

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MSN:

414-7478

YOM:

1943

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Buckingham Field

Florida

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Crashed on landing and damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Lockheed A-29-LO Hudson at Hammer AFB

Date & Time: May 8, 1943

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41-23339

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414-6156

YOM:

1941

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Hammer AFB (Fresno)

California

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Crashed on takeoff and destroyed. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson IIIA off Aru Island: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 7, 1943 at 1600 LT

Type of aircraft:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

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Registration:

A16-171

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

414-6100

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1941

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The twin engine airplane was engaged in a reconnaissance mission of Maikoor and Taberfane, Aru Islands. While cruising at an altitude of 3,000 feet, it was shot down by a Japanese fighter and crashed into the sea off Aru Island. All five crew members were killed.
Crew (2nd Squadron):
W/O V. L. Jackman,
F/O D. R. Hicks,
F/Sgt E. Quinn,
F/Sgt I. W. MacKenzie,
Sgt D. A. Emery.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a Japanese fighter.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson IIIA at Waipapakauri AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 6, 1943 at 0550 LT

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NZ2064

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Training

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