Zone
Queensland

Crash of a North American B-25D-5 Mitchell in Woodstock

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1943
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
41-30045
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
87-8210
YOM:
1941
Location:
Woodstock
Queensland
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A tyre burst during the takeoff procedure and the airplane crashed off the side of the runway and was destroyed. All crew members were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during takeoff after a tyre burst.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder near Woodstock: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 9, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1480
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1480
YOM:
1940
Location:
Woodstock
Queensland
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While returning to base following a bombing mission, the captain was forced to attempt an emergency landing due to fuel exhaustion. The airplane crash landed near Woodstock and was damaged beyond repair. Seven crew members were unhurt while the eighth occupant died from head injuries when he fell out of the tail section.
Crew (22nd BG):
Cpt Harry O. Patteson, pilot,
Pvt Emil H. Erickson. †
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.
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