McDill AFB (Tampa)

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Yes

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McDill - McDill

MSN:

11015

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1944

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Tarpon Springs

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Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker

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The crew was engaged in a low level target exercice when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the gulf of Mexico, about 27 miles west-northwest of Tarpon Springs. Seven crew members were killed while seven others were rescued.

Crash of a Boeing KC-97E-40-BO Stratotanker in McDill AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1951

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51-0198

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Landing (descent or approach)

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McDill - McDill

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16265

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1951

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Crashed on approach to McDill AFB, killing all five crew members.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in McDill AFB

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1951

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Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

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Registration:

41-9470

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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MSN:

896

YOM:

1942

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Boeing B-50 Superfortress

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Crashed on takeoff. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Boeing B-50A-5-BO Superfortress off McDill AFB: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jun 30, 1950

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46-009

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Yes

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Chatham - McDill

MSN:

15729

YOM:

1947

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On approach to McDill AFB, the aircraft caught fire. Five crew members were able to bail out before the aircraft crashed into the Tampa Bay. Seven other crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder at McDill AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 16, 1943

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Registration:

41-7469

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Takeoff (climb)

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McDill - McDill

MSN:

7469

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1941

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Shortly after takeoff from McDill AFB, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt James J. Fahy Jr.,
2nd Lt Homer A. Wood,
Pfc Arthur Latter.

Probable cause:

Engine failure just after liftoff.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder off McDill AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 10, 1943

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41-7461

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7461

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1941

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While flying at an altitude of 2,500 feet, the airplane went out of control and crashed in the Tampa Bay some 6 km off McDill AFB. All five occupants were killed.
Crew:
Cpt Joseph W. Shipley, pilot,
Cpt John H. Duncan Lindale, copilot,
S/Sgt Ocie H. Marlow.
Passengers:
Cpt Samuel A. Barkoff,
1st Lt Robert N. Rouhier.

Crash of a Martin B-26B-4 Marauder at McDill AFB

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1943

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41-18135

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Yes

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Crashed following an engine failure. There were no fatalities.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder off McDill AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1943

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41-7452

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McDill - McDill

MSN:

7452

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1941

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