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Crash of a Douglas R4D-5 off Momote: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 17, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
17133
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
12330
YOM:
1944
Location:
Momote
Manus
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed for unknown reason off Momote Airport, into the Bismarck Sea. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Banana River NAS: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 11, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
59134
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Banana River - Banana River
MSN:
59134
Location:
Banana River NAS
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Banana River NAS, while climbing, both engines lost power. The aircraft stalled and crashed into the ocean several hundred yards off shore. Two crewmen were killed while six others were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of power on both engines.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Kaneohe NAS: 9 killed

Date & Time: May 10, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
59204
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Kaneohe - Kaneohe
MSN:
59204
Location:
Kaneohe Bay NAS
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a training sortie from NAS Kaneohe. Enroute, a fire broke out on the right wing, between the right engine and the wing root. The pilot lost control of the seaplane that crashed into the sea few miles offshore. Rescue teams were on site a day later and were able to evacuate three wounded crew while nine others were killed.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina in San Francisco: 7 killed

Date & Time: May 4, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
48416
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
San Francisco - San Francisco
MSN:
1778
Location:
San Francisco
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from San Francisco, while climbing, the seaplane hit a mountain slope and crashed. Two crew members were seriously injured while seven others were killed.

Crash of a Douglas R5D-3 in Agana

Date & Time: Apr 30, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
56491
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10598
YOM:
1945
Location:
Agana-Harmon Field AFB
All Guam Island
Country:
Guam Island
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Undercarriage collapsed on landing. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas R4D-5 in Perth: 13 killed

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1945 at 0533 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
39067
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Perth – Adelaïde
MSN:
10017
YOM:
1943
Location:
Perth
Western Australia
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
The crew departed Perth Airport runway 11 in foggy conditions. Three minutes after takeoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft did not gain sufficient height, hit a tree and crashed in flames in Gooseberry Hill. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. All 13 occupants were killed.
Crew:
Lt William C. Armstrong, pilot,
Ens Victor F. Padelsky, copilot,
A1c Robert A. Dunleavy,
A2c Stanley A. Gober,
A1c James A. Glenn,
Cdr R. R. Helbert,
Lt Cdr Montrose G. McCormick,
Lt Sidney S. Cook,
Cre Robert V. Daly,
Tec Buships C. L. Nelson,
Anne Woodward,
Geraldine Crow,
Cecil Nichols.

Crash of a Douglas R5D-3 in Okinawa

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
50872
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10558
YOM:
1945
Location:
Okinawa
Okinawa
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Okinawa-Yontan Airport, the four engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in flames. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off North Island NAS: 8 killed

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
59082
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
North Island - Kaneohe
MSN:
59082
Location:
North Island-Halsey Field NAS (San Diego)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from North Island-Halsey Field NAS, while in initial climb, the crew retracted the flaps when the aircraft stalled and crashed into the Bay of San Diego. All eight crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM Mariner Flying Boat into the Pacific Ocean: 12 killed

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
59117
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
59117
Location:
Pacific Ocean
World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
The crew was taking part to the attack of a Japanese ship while approaching the target, the seaplane was shot down by enemy fire and crashed into the Pacific Ocean, killing all 12 crew members.
Probable cause:
Shot down by Japanese fire.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Kahuku: 11 killed

Date & Time: Mar 22, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
59077
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Kaneohe - Kaneohe
MSN:
59077
Location:
Kaneohe Bay NAS
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
While cruising off Oahu Island, the crew encountered an engine failure and lost control of the seaplane that crashed into the sea some 13 miles off Kahuku. All 11 crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
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