Region
North America

Crash of a Douglas C-54A-5-DO Skymaster in Hamilton

Date & Time: Apr 21, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
42-107452
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7471
YOM:
1944
Location:
Hamilton
Bermuda
Country:
Bermuda
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff at Hamilton-Kindley Field Airport following an engine failure. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24 Liberator in Hamilton: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 6, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
KL386
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Hamilton-Kindley Field
Bermuda
Country:
Bermuda
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Following a relative short takeoff roll, the airplane took off but encountered difficulties to gain height. It stalled, struck an embankment and crashed, bursting into flames. Five crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-3C Mariner off Hamilton: 8 killed

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1944 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
6717
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
6717
Location:
Hamilton
Bermuda
Country:
Bermuda
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a training mission when the seaplane went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion some 20 miles north of Hamilton, Bermuda. All eight occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of the mishap.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina off Hamilton: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
2367
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Kings Point - Kings Point
MSN:
168
YOM:
1941
Location:
Hamilton
Bermuda
Country:
Bermuda
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a gunnery exercise out from Kings Point Naval Operation Base, north of Somerset Village, Bermuda. While cruising at an altitude of 1,000 feet, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a 60° angle into the sea some 5 km northwest of Hamilton. All eight crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Ralph Robert Stevenson, pilot,
Ens J. H. Gibson,
Arm2c F. J. Bendars,
Amm2c L. H. Schmit,
Amm3c D. G. Straub,
Amm3c J. J. Sweeny,
Amm3c H. W. Scott,
Arm3c A. Thayer Jr.
Probable cause:
Loss of control for unknown reasons.
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