Crash of a Cessna UC-78A Bobcat near Carrollton: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-97039
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1322
YOM:
1941
Location:
Carrollton
Missouri
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:
While flying at night from Long Beach, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. In strong winds and rain, the airplane suffered a structural failure and crashed 13 km weest of Carrollton. Both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Structural failure in adverse weather conditions.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17B Bobcat at Douglas AAF

Date & Time: Nov 10, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-38712
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2921
YOM:
1942
Location:
Bisbee Douglas (Douglas AAF)
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:
Crashed on landing and damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.

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

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-298
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Reese - Reese
Location:
Ropesville
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 crashed in unknown circumstances near Ropesville, south of Reese AFB. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Avc William N. Phillippe,
Avc Kenneth M. Reid.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat near Seabrook

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-211
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Seabrook
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
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 crashed 5 km north of Seabrook. All four crew members parachuted to safety.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat near Reese AFB

Date & Time: Oct 28, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-287
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Reese AFB (Lubbock)
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:
For unknown reasons, the crew was forced to make an emergency landing near Reese AFB. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and there were no casualties.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat at Columbus AFB

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-400
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Columbus AFB (Kaye Field)
Mississippi
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 twin engine airplane crashed on landing and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat at Columbus AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-398
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Columbus AFB - Columbus AFB
Location:
Columbus AFB (Kaye Field)
Mississippi
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 upon takeoff from Columbus AFB while on a local training sortie. Both pilots were killed.
Crew:
Pfc Frank W. Peat,
Avc Arthur E. Reisman.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat at Columbus AFB

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-425
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Columbus AFB (Kaye Field)
Mississippi
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 airplane crashed upon landing at Columbus AFB and was destroyed. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Cessna T-50 Crane IA near Vulcan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1942 at 1145 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
FJ283
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Vulcan - Vulcan
MSN:
2484
YOM:
1942
Location:
Vulcan
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
227
Captain / Total hours on type:
31.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
605
Copilot / Total hours on type:
27
Circumstances:
The crew departed Vulcan Aerodrome on a mutual instrument flying instruction exercise. A fabric stripped from the port wing during a shallow dive, causing the airplane to spiral to ground and crash. Both pilots were killed while the passenger parachuted to safety.
Crew:
P/O James Raymond Lippi, pilot, †
F/O Almond Maynard Vandre, pilot. †
Passenger:
P/O W. K. Wells.
Probable cause:
The leading edge of the port plane broke up whilst the pilot was executing unauthorized aerobatic.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna AT-17E Bobcat in Selma: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-252
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Selma - Selma
Location:
Selma-Craig Field
Alabama
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 crew was performing a routine training flight when the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near Craig Field AFB, southeast of Selma. Both pilots were killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Denny Stuart Durham, pilot,
2nd Lt Harry F. Hawkins, pilot.
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