Crash of a Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress at Holloman AFB

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
41-2551
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2362
YOM:
1941
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane suffered an engine failure and crashed while taking off from Holloman AFB. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure at takeoff.

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

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
41-11849
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
345
YOM:
1941
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing at Holloman AFB, an undercarriage collapsed. The airplane slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest on the runway. All occupants escaped uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
An undercarriage collapsed on landing.