Crash of a Lockheed A-29 Hudson in Borinquen

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23583
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
414-6400
YOM:
1941
Location:
Borinquen
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was supposed to be delivered to the China Air Force when it crashed upon landing at Borinquen Airport, Puerto Rico. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in Borinquen

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-7383
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7383
YOM:
1941
Location:
Borinquen
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances at Borinquen Airport while on a delivery flight to the Royal Air Force. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24D-CO Liberator in Borinquen

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
41-11855
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
351
YOM:
1941
Location:
Borinquen
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Borinquen Airport, the aircraft went out off control, veered off runway and collided with a building, bursting into flames. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas B-18A Bolo in Borinquen

Date & Time: Feb 25, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas B-18 Bolo
Operator:
Registration:
37-516
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2516
YOM:
1937
Location:
Borinquen
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed upon landing at Borinquen Airport. There were no casualties among the crew.
Crew:
W. Battersby.

Crash of a Sikorsky Y1OA-8 off Borinquen

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Sikorsky S-43
Operator:
Registration:
37-374
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
4336
YOM:
1936
Location:
Borinquen
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Borinquen, the floatplane suffered an engine failure and crashed into the sea. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure upon takeoff.
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