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Georgia

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita near Adel: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1943 at 1545 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita
Operator:
Registration:
41-1721
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Moody AFB - Moody AFB
MSN:
532
YOM:
1942
Location:
Adel
Georgia
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 departed Moody AFB on a local training exercise. While cruising at an altitude of 2,500 feet and following a simulated dog fight, the twin engine airplane collided with a private Waco UPF-7 registered NC29335 and crashed. Both pilots were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt Robert B. Benfield,
Avc Joseph R. Leonardo.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita near Moody AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita
Operator:
Registration:
41-27158
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Moody - Moody
MSN:
2433
YOM:
1943
Location:
Moody AFB
Georgia
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 2 km southeast of Moody AFB while on a local training flight. Both pilots were killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Paul J. Durbin,
Avc Albert J. Baehr.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita near Moody AFB

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita
Operator:
Registration:
41-9278
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
704
YOM:
1942
Location:
Moody AFB
Georgia
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 5 km north of Moody AFB. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and there were no fatalities.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita at Moody AFB

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita
Operator:
Registration:
41-9258
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
684
YOM:
1942
Location:
Moody AFB
Georgia
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 for unknown reasons while taking off from Moody AFB. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita at Moody AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita
Operator:
Registration:
41-9330
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
756
YOM:
1942
Location:
Moody AFB
Georgia
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 while taking off from Moody AFB and was destroyed. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Pvt Donald I. Ekstrom,
Avc Robert J. Hodgen.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita at Moody AFB

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita
Operator:
Registration:
41-9333
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
759
YOM:
1942
Location:
Moody AFB
Georgia
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 Moody AFB and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

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

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-138
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Moody AFB - Marianna
Location:
Lamont
Florida
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 night navigation mission from Moody AFB to Marianna, Florida, with 39 other aircraft. While trying to avoid thunderstorm activity in the area, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed 11 km southeast of Lamont. Both crew members, Royal Air Force cadets, were killed.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat in Cherry Lake: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-131
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Moody AFB - Marianna
Location:
Cherry Lake
Florida
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 night navigation mission from Moody AFB to Marianna, Florida, with 39 other aircraft. While trying to avoid thunderstorm activity in the area, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed north of Cherry Lake. Both crew members, Royal Air Force cadets, were killed.

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

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-415
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Moody AFB - Marianna
Location:
Madison
Florida
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 night navigation mission from Moody AFB to Marianna, Florida, with 39 other aircraft. While trying to avoid thunderstorm activity in the area, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed 7 km northwest of Madison. Both crew members, 2nd Lt Samuel T. King (USAAF instructor) and a Royal Air Force cadet, were killed.

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

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-407
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Moody AFB - Marianna
Location:
Salem
Florida
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 night navigation mission from Moody AFB to Marianna, Florida, with 39 other aircraft. While trying to avoid thunderstorm activity in the area, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed 6 km east of Salem. Both crew members, Royal Air Force cadets, were killed.
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