Crash of a Douglas C-47A-75-DL near Romagnese: 7 killed

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
42-100954
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
19417
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The aircraft left Rosignano AFB at 2030LT with a crew of five and two passengers on board. Few minutes later, in good weather conditions, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located west of Romagnese. All seven occupants were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt Robert Ernest Wallin, pilot,
2nd Lt Donald R. Faull, copilot,
1st Lt Lloyd C. Poole, navigator,
Sgt John V. Rupnik, crew chief,
Sgt Richard J. Perzyk, radio operator.
Passengers:
Edward J. Ford,
David C. Saynor.
Source:
http://www.gracpiacenza.com/c-47-dakota-monte-calenzone.html

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando in Xi'an

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
42-107332
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
27019
YOM:
1944
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest in a ditch. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DL near Wau: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
43-16204
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
20670
YOM:
1944
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed near Wau, killing both pilots.
Crew:
S/Sgt Ralph C. Coffman,
2nd Lt Jacob Enneus. Wondaal.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24J-1-FO Liberator near Burnley: 8 killed

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
42-50668
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
North Pickenham - Burtonwood
MSN:
2553
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While performing a flight from RAF North Pickenham to RAF Burtonwood, the four engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Black Hameldon located near Burnley. Eight occupants were killed while three others were injured. The aircraft was totally destroyed.
Crew (854th Bombing Squadron):
1st Lt Charles Albert Goeking, pilot,
2nd Lt George H. Smith, copilot, †
1st Lt Frank E. Bock, navigator, †
T/Sgt Howard E. Denham, flight engineer, †
T/Sgt Leslie E. Johnson, radio operator.
Passengers:
2nd Lt Joseph B. Walker III, †
2nd Lt Elmer R. Brater, †
F/O Gerald Procita, †
F/O David A. Robinson, †
Sgt Randolph R. Mohlhenrich, †
Sgt Robert D. Hyett.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Abadan: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 18, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
42-96544
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
30206
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Abadan Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft nosed down and crashed, killing all four occupants. The flight was completed on behalf of the 1266th Army Air Force Base Unit, North African Division, Air Transport Command.
Crew:
Cpl Joseph Brine,
2nd Lt George H. Hafford,
1st Lt Samuel B. Isbell,
1st Lt Richard E. Wheelus.
Probable cause:
The right rudder tab became jammed in a nose-down position after rotation for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK in Les Mureaux AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
43-48956
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
26217/14772
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing, killing all three crew members.
Crew:
Cpt Robert W. Bonhard,
Cpt Donald O. Larson,
S/Sgt H. S. MacFarland Jr.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-75-DL near Oblong: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1945 at 2250 LT
Operator:
Registration:
42-100996
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lawrenceville-George - Lawrenceville-George
MSN:
19459
YOM:
1944
Location:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew left Lawrenceville-George AAF in the evening on a night training mission with paratroopers. In flight, the crew encountered engine problems, left the formation (was taking part to an exercise with 20 other USAAF C-47) and eventually lost control of the aircraft that crashed in a field located 4 miles east of Oblong. Four crew members were killed. It is believed that the crew misinterpreted the engine problem as a runaway propeller.
Crew:
2nd Lt Alexander Cairney,
2nd Lt Monte R. Hamilton,
Pfc Clarence C. Orr 1.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-90-DL in Antipolo: 6 killed

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
43-15816
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
20282
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Crashed while taking part to a supply mission, killing all six crew members.
Crew:
Sgt David B. Browne,
F/O Jack H. Deacon,
F/O George C. Polovich,
1st Lt Thomas P. Sneckner,
S/Sgt Freeman F. Stanton,
F/O Jack Dempsey Yates.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando near Chanyi: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
42-96746
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
30408
YOM:
1944
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed following an engine failure 10 miles northwest of Chanyi, killing all three crew members.
Crew:
2nd Lt Charles R. Brumagim,
1st Lt Ray B. Delamater Jr.,
Cpl Francis J. Rourke.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.