Crash of a Douglas DC-2-115J in Barcelona: 8 killed

Date & Time: Feb 3, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
EC-AAC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Madrid - Barcelona
MSN:
1521
YOM:
1936
Location:
Barcelona
Catalonia
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The aircraft christened 'Capitan Vara de Rey' was on approach to Barcelona Airport when the radio operator informed ATC that an engine failed. Shortly later, the aircraft stalled and crashed in El Prat de Llobregat. Seven passengers and a crew were killed while all eight other occupants were injured.
Crew:
Mr. Lillas, captain,
Mr. Gonzales, engineer,
Mr. Muri, radio.
Probable cause:
The engine failure was caused by carburetor icing.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-211 in Płocicz

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
D-AAID
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1565
YOM:
1937
Location:
Poland
All Poland
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, an engine failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing in an open field located near Płocicz. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while there was no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-171 in Cooktown

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1943 at 1715 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
A30-13
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Chabua AFB – Cooktown
MSN:
1373
YOM:
1935
Location:
Cooktown
Queensland
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon touchdown at Cooktown Airport, the airplane veered to the left. The captain immediately increased engine power and initiated a go around procedure. At a height of 10 feet, the airplane rolled to the left, causing the left wing to hit the runway surface. The aircraft went out of control and crashed on the runway edge. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, all 10 occupants escaped unhurt. They were completing a long flight from Chabua AFB, Dibrugarh, Assam, India.
Crew:
W/O B. Starkey, pilot,
F/Sgt G. Unkles,
Lac J. R. Naugh,
Sgt A. J. Stribley.
Passengers:
F/O F. P. Nolan,
Sgt H. J. Fletcher,
Sgt A. K. Crooks,
Sgt A. Picton,
Sgt G. Shanks,
F/O J. A. Bonnington.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-171 in Mallacoota

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1942 at 1101 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
A30-10
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1372
YOM:
1935
Location:
Mallacoota
Victoria
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the right engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed, injuring all six occupants.
Crew (36th Squadron):
F/O J. L. Whiteman, pilot,
P/O F. J. Ball, pilot.
Passengers:
Sgt A. J. Scott,
Lac J. Varderway,
Lac R. L. Vance,
Cpl Greenhill.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine at takeoff.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-120 in Lahore

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
AX769
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1310
YOM:
1934
Location:
Lahore
Punjab (پنجاب)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Lahore Airport, the airplane hit the ground and came to rest on a bank short of runway. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-112 in Port Moresby: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 14, 1942 at 1910 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
A30-5
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1287
YOM:
1934
Location:
Port Moresby
National Capital District
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
On final approach to Port Moresby-Seven Mile Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All five crew members were killed.
Crew (36th Squadron):
Sgt Gordon Thomas Beitz,
Sgt John Douglas Dally,
Sgt Alber,
F/Lt Stewart Devine,
LAC Frank Harold Foers.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-115E in Dno

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
NA+LD
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1355
YOM:
1935
Location:
Dno
Pskov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was probably shot down by enemy fire and crashed near Dno. Occupant fate unknown. The mishap occurred somewhere in July 1942, exact date unknown.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-32A in the Nandi Hills: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
AX768
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1406
YOM:
1935
Location:
Nandi Hills
Karnataka
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in a dense forest located in the Nandi Hills, about 47 km north of Bangalore. The airplane was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed.
Crew:
F/O Terence Frederick James Crudden, pilot,
Cpt Charles Anthony Hugh Evans, navigator,
F/Sgt Stewart John Miles, observer.
Passengers:
A2c Dennis Edgar Barton Attwool,
A1c Cyril Percival Bird,
F/Sgt Harry Briggs,
F/Lt Paul Gearey,
Sgt William Brailsford Spencer.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-112 in Parkes

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1942 at 1015 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
A30-7
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Parkes - Parkes
MSN:
1290
YOM:
1934
Location:
Parkes
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training exercise that was consisting of touch and go manoeuvre. After an umpteenth take off, while climbing to a height of 200 feet, the aircraft stalled, hit a fence and crashed near the runway. All eleven occupants escaped with minor injuries and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
P/O C. R. N. Lewis, pilot,
Lt N. C. P. Blight, pilot,
F/O H. R. I. Cox.
Passengers:
SGT W. C. Arthur,
Cpl I. B. Sharpe,
Cpl N. H. Harris,
Lac E. T. Ryan,
Ac1 M. Gilday,
Ac1 E. R. McPhee,
Ac1 D. J. Slatter,
Ac1 J. J. O’Donnell.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-120 in Kolar

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
DG473
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1308
YOM:
1934
Location:
Kolar
Karnataka
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The captain was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. While landing in a field near Kolar, some 96 km east of Bangalore, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and ended up in flames. While there was no casualties, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
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