Crash of a Cessna UC-78B Bobcat near Lubbock: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 10, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-39178
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Reese - Reese
MSN:
3387
YOM:
1942
Location:
Lubbock
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Reese AFB on a local training flight with a crew of two on board. En route, it collided in unknown circumstances with a USAAF Cessna AT-17B Bobcat registered 42-38793 that was carrying two pilots who were also performing a training flight out from Reese AFB. Following the collision, both airplanes dove into the ground and crashed 24 km southwest of the airbase. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Avc Earl W. Kenny,
Avc Nicholas G. Kirincich.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17B Bobcat near Lubbock: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 10, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-38793
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Reese - Reese
MSN:
3002
YOM:
1942
Location:
Lubbock
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Reese AFB on a local training flight with a crew of two on board. En route, it collided in unknown circumstances with a USAAF Cessna UC-78B Bobcat registered 42-39178 that was carrying two pilots who were also performing a training flight out from Reese AFB. Following the collision, both airplanes dove into the ground and crashed 24 km southwest of the airbase. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Avc Hector D. Lane,
Avc Edward I. Lang.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat near Lockney

Date & Time: May 10, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-125
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Lockney
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew encountered an unexpected situation and abandoned the airplane that dove into the ground and crashed 3 km southwest of Lockney. All occupants parachuted to safety.

Crash of a Cessna UC-78B Bobcat near Yuma

Date & Time: May 7, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-71624
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Desert
MSN:
4320
YOM:
1942
Location:
Yuma
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to abandon the airplane that crashed in a desert area located 6 km south of Yuma. All occupants parachuted to safety.

Crash of a Cessna Crane I in Calgary: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 6, 1943 at 2310 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
8166
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Calgary - Calgary
MSN:
1659
YOM:
1942
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
161
Captain / Total hours on type:
80.00
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a night solo training flight out from Calgary Airport. While cruising in the vicinity of the airfield, he lost control of the airplane that crashed 4 km west of the airport. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire and the pilot was killed.
Crew:
Lac Gordon Lamont MacKenzie.
Probable cause:
Evidence is conflicting whether fire occurred in the air or not. Evidence does not disclose cause for turn to the right when a left hand circuit was being used, but is considered that the pupil through fatigue was unable to maintain equilibrium on instruments. He had been flying almost continuously since 1930LT, including 1:10 hours dual instrument, 15 minutes check and 1:20 hours solo.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna UC-78B Bobcat near Whitney: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 6, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-71589
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
4285
YOM:
1942
Location:
Whitney
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances 10 km southwest of Whitney. Two crew members were killed.
Crew:
Avc Richard M. Schumacher,
Avc Walter E. Scott.

Crash of a Cessna UC-78 Bobcat in Savanna: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 5, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-58410
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
3901
YOM:
1942
Location:
Savanna
Illinois
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane suffered an in-flight structural failure and crashed in Savanna. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Raymond G. Peterson,
2nd Lt Reino A. Ranta.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17D Bobcat near La Junta: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 25, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-14015
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
2699
YOM:
1942
Location:
La Junta
Colorado
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in an uninhabited area located some 49 km northeast of La Junta. Two crew members were killed.
Crew:
Avc Roger M. Daly,
Avc Earl Grey Davidson.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17B Bobcat near Douglas AAF: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 7, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-38734
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
2943
YOM:
1942
Location:
Bisbee Douglas (Douglas AAF)
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both occupants.
Crew:
Avc John D. Patterson,
Avc Carleton A. Pedley.

Ground accident of a Cessna UC-78B Bobcat at Pampa AAF

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-39212
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3421
YOM:
1942
Location:
Pampa AAF
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered a ground accident at Pampa AAF and was damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.
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