Takeoff (climb)

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Training

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Kirtland - Kirtland

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Kirtland AFB

New Mexico

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United States of America

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North America

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Shortly after takeoff from Kirtland AFB, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. There were 14 crew members on board. 13 were killed and the only survivor was the pilot John Parker Shaw.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK off Kisumu: 28 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1945

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6812

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Kisumu – Durban

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11987

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1943

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Shortly after takeoff from Kisumu Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft crashed on an island located in the Winam Bay, northeast part of the Lake Victoria. All 28 occupants were killed, among them SAAF soldiers that were released after being prisoners of war.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty but Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority banned all night takeoffs from Kisumu Airport for several weeks following this accident.

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

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

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Registration:

42-96739

Flight Phase:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Flight Type:

Supply

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Plain, Valley

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30401

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1944

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Few minutes after takeoff from Tezpur Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in a field located 16 km northeast of the airport. All five crew members were killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Edmond F. Bony
F/O James H. German,
1st Lt Harry Simon,
2nd Lt Chester Titus Warner.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-15-DK in Luganville

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1945

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NZ3529

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15205/26650

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1944

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During the takeoff roll, the aircraft veered to the right, went off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest into trees. The aircraft was written off but there were no casualties.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando in Lüliang: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

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Registration:

43-47126

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Cargo

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197

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1945

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Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, one or both engine lost power. The aircraft hit the slope of a hill located few km from the airport. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
2nd Lt Edward B. Wimmer 3.

Probable cause:

Loss of engine power.

Crash of a Curtiss R5C-1 off North Field AFB

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

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Registration:

39561

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Consolidated B-24 Liberator

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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30438

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1944

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Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft crashed into the ocean, about five miles offshore. The crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24J Liberator in Abbotsford: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jul 3, 1945 at 2335 LT

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KH107

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Training

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Abbotsford - Abbotsford

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1263

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The crew was engaged in a local training mission and was authorized to line up on runway 18. For unknown reason, the captain lined up on runway 12 and started the takeoff roll despite the fact he did not receive any permission. Another RCAF Consolidated B-24J Liberator (registered KG880 and carrying a crew of four) was taxiing on runway 12 to reach its parking place. The Liberator KH107 collided with KG880 while taking off. Both aircraft exploded and were totally destroyed. On board KG880, a crew member survived while three others were killed. On board KH107, six crewmen were killed while five others were seriously injured.
Crew killed in KH107 were:
P/O T. Batley, pilot,
P/O A. K. Allen, copilot,
F/O G. W. Morris, navigator,
Sgt A. C. Suggate, wireless operator and air gunner,
P/O P. F. Gunter, bomb aimer,
Sgt R. H. Avery, wireless operator and air gunner.
Crew killed in KG880 were:
F/Lt J. A. Sinclair, pilot,
Sgt J. E. Thomas, copilot,
Sgt J. W. Murphy, wireless operator and air gunner.

Probable cause:

For unknown reason, crew of KH107 lined up on the wrong runway and started the takeoff procedure without authorization.

Crash of a Noorduyn UC-64A Norseman in Dijon

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Noorduyn Norseman

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44-70349

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614

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Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason at Dijon-Longvic Airfield. The pilot Joseph L. Price Jr. was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Lockheed PV-1 Ventura in Emirau: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1945 at 0707 LT

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed PV-1 Ventura

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NZ4607

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