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Crash of a Douglas A-20A Havoc off Papaikou: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
40-125
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Location:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Hilo Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea off Papaikou. Both crew members were killed.