Crash of a Douglas A-20A Havoc off Papaikou: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 23, 1942
Registration:
40-125
Survivors:
No
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.