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Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK into the Pacific Ocean: 6 killed

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
43-49754
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Yontan – Laoag
MSN:
15570/27015
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The airplane was lost without trace into the Pacific Ocean while operating a routine flight from Yontan AFB, Okinawa, to Laoag, Philippines.

Crash of a Consolidated B-32-CF Dominator in Yontan AFB: 13 killed

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
42-108544
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a huge explosion, killing all 13 crew members.
Crew:
Cpt Barnes, Pilot 12.
Probable cause:
It appears that one or more engine lost power just after rotation.