United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

En route, the crew informed ground about the failure of the electric system and for unknown reason, the aircraft deviated from the prescribed path and continued to the east over The Channel. While approaching Jersey Island, the aircraft was shot down by the Flak and crashed into the Bouley Bay harbor. All 11 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by Flak.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando near Tsuyung: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1944 at 1200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Operator:

Registration:

42-96639

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

30301

YOM:

1944

Location:

Tsuyung AFB (Chuxiong)

Yunnan

Country:

China

Region:

Asia

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Crashed in unknown circumstances 20 miles north of Tsuyung while on a cargo flight. All four crew members were killed. It appears the control was lost following an in flight fire.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24J-135-CO Liberator into the Timor Sea: 10 killed

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1944 at 1200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Operator:

Registration:

42-110120

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Fenton – Darwin – Kupang

MSN:

3916

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En route, the four engine aircraft christened 'Sleepy Time Gal' went out of control and crashed into the Timor sea in unknown circumstances. No trace of the aircraft nor the crew was ever found.
Crew:
William C. Clarke 9.

Probable cause:

It is believed the accident was caused by an engine failure due to a problem on the fuel supply system.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Grandview: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1944 at 0830 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Operator:

Registration:

41-38649

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Military

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Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Sedalia – Grandview

MSN:

4752

Location:

Grandview

Missouri

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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On final approach to Grandview Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed 5,6 km short of runway. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Reno: 7 killed

Date & Time: Oct 26, 1944 at 0603 LT

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Operator:

Registration:

42-96716

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Reno - Reno

MSN:

30378

YOM:

1944

Location:

Reno

Nevada

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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The crew was engaged in a circular training mission at Reno Army Airfield. After completing a tour around the airport, the crew started the approach by night when it was struck by another USAAF C-46 registered 41-12357 and carrying a crew of five. Following the collision, both aircraft went out of control and crashed few km from the airport. Both aircraft were destroyed and all 12 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-10-CU Commando in Reno: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 26, 1944 at 0603 LT

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Operator:

Registration:

41-12357

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Reno - Reno

MSN:

26484

YOM:

1943

Location:

Reno

Nevada

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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The crew was engaged in a circular training mission at Reno Army Airfield. After completing a tour around the airport, the crew started the approach by night when it was struck by another USAAF C-46 registered 42-96716 and carrying a crew of seven. Following the collision, both aircraft went out of control and crashed few km from the airport. Both aircraft were destroyed and all 12 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL in Jacobs Well: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 25, 1944

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Operator:

Registration:

42-100766

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Newbury – Valenciennes

MSN:

19229

YOM:

1943

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While cruising north of Guildford, the aircraft went out of control and dove into the ground, crashing in Jacobs Well, north of Guildford. All four crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

According to the USAAF, the cargo shifted en route, causing the center of gravity to be modified and the aircraft to be uncontrollable.