Crash of a Lockheed UC-40A Electra Junior at Bolling AFB

Date & Time: Mar 7, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 12 Electra Junior
Operator:
Registration:
38-543
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1260
YOM:
1941
Location:
Bolling AFB
Washington DC
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 approach and landing were performed in poor weather conditions. After touchdown, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. While there were no casualties, the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Cessna UC-78 Bobcat in Poole: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-58242
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Bolling - Bolling
MSN:
3733
YOM:
1942
Location:
Poole
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in Poole, killing all three crew members.
Crew:
Lt Col Horace H. Manchester Jr.,
Cpl Harold Loveland,
Pfc Robert W. Anderson.

Crash of a Martin B-26B-3 Marauder at Bolling AFB

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-17947
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Bolling AFB
Washington DC
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 at Bolling AFB and damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Lockheed C-57 LodeStar in Clinton

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-60 LodeStar
Operator:
Registration:
41-19731
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Bolling - Bolling
MSN:
18-2118
YOM:
1941
Location:
Clinton
Maryland
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While performing a training flight out from Bolling AFB, the crew was forced to make an emergency landing after both engines could not be restarted, maybe following a deliberate action on part of the crew who wanted to feather the props. The emergency landing was completed in a field in Clinton and the airplane was damaged beyond repair. Both crew members escaped unhurt.
Probable cause:
Emergency landing after both engines could not be restarted in flight.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24D-CO Liberator at Bolling AFB

Date & Time: Nov 18, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
41-11917
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
413
YOM:
1941
Location:
Bolling AFB
Washington DC
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 Consolidated B-24D-CO Liberator at Bolling AFB

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
41-11671
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
167
YOM:
1941
Location:
Bolling AFB
Washington DC
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 Bolling AFB and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas A-20B-DL Havoc at Bolling AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Registration:
AL487
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Bolling AFB
Washington DC
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane was supposed to be delivered to the Royal Air Force in Canada. Shortly after takeoff from Bolling AFB, it went out of control and crashed in the Potomac River. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Jack H. Marine, pilot, +2.

Crash of a Martin YB-10 at Bolling AFB

Date & Time: Mar 17, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
33-146
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
514
YOM:
1933
Location:
Bolling AFB
Washington DC
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 for unknown reasons. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Northop Y1C-19 Alpha near Petersburg: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Northrop Alpha 2
Operator:
Registration:
31-518
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Spartanburg – Bolling
Location:
Petersburg
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed Spartanburg on a flight to Bolling AFB. En route, the pilot encountered foggy conditions and attempted and emergency landing when the aircraft crashed, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Fokker C-5 at Bolling AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F10
Operator:
Registration:
29-405
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bolling – Springfield
MSN:
1023
YOM:
1929
Location:
Bolling AFB
Washington DC
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Bolling AFB, while climbing to a height of 300 feet, the three engine aircraft stalled and crashed near the runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed, among them William Kirk Kaynor (45), Senator of Massachusetts.
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