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Lost without trace while conducting a troop transfer from Tacloban to Nichols AFB. The aircraft may have crash into sea somewhere in The Philippines. No trace was ever found.
Crew:
Pfc Manuel S. Alderette,
Cpl John C. Backius,
Pfc Joseph M. Barone,
Cwo George W. Bloomer,
Sgt William B. Campbell,
Tec Paul P. Dunlap,
Pvt James B. Ellis,
Sgt Kingdon G. Ford,
S/Sgt Paul A. Gallick,
Pfc Thomas E . Gehringer,
F/O Robert E. Gennette,
Cpl Richard A. Gess,
Pfc Ernest Huber,
Cpl Broadus F. James,
Tec Edward M. Kelly,
Tec Noel N. Knox,
Pfc Lester M. Kranz,
Pvt Joseph S. Markulis,
Pfc Leo W. Matson,
S/Sgt Robert H. Meyers,
Tec Milton E. Miles,
S/Sgt Carlton K. Nipher,
Pfc Joseph F. Peragine,
Sgt Melvin R. Robinson,
Pfc Grant C. Ruchti,
Cpl Doyle L. Simmons,
Tec Lloyd E. Smith.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off San Diego: 13 killed

Date & Time: Sep 5, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Martin PBM Mariner

Operator:

Registration:

59185

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

North Island - North Island

MSN:

59185

Location:

San Diego

California

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United States of America

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North America

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While performing a night training mission off San Diego, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that dove into the sea and sank. There were no survivors.

Probable cause:

Investigators reported that the loss of control could be the consequence of a faintness or vertigo on part of the pilot in command. Nevertheless, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty.

Crash of a Consolidated 28-5ME Catalina in Darwin

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Consolidated PBY Catalina

Operator:

Registration:

A24-1

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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1941

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During takeoff, the aircraft became airborne but owing to insufficient flying speed, struck the water several times, bouncing severely on each occasion. It finally came to rest adjacent to the mangroves on the south eastern portion of East Arm where it sank due to a damaged hull. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
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Crash of a Lockheed PV-1 Ventura in Seeadler Harbour: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1945 at 1545 LT

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed PV-1 Ventura

Operator:

Registration:

NZ4619

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

6264

Location:

Seeadler Harbour (Los Negros Island)

Manus

Country:

Papua New Guinea

Region:

Oceania

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While returning to his base and completing a turn at a height of 75 feet, the crew lost control of the aircraft that crashed inverted in the Seeadler Harbour. All six crew members were killed.
Crew (4th Squadron):
F/Sgt Jack Mummery,
F/Sgt Joseph Hartley,
F/Sgt Arthur Doreen,
F/Sgt Richard Anderson,
F/Sgt Kenneth Taylor,
Cpl James Gibson.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL into the Pacific Ocean: 19 killed

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Operator:

Registration:

42-100717

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Laoag – Naha

MSN:

19180

YOM:

1943

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While cruising about 250 miles southwest off Okinawa, the weather conditions worsened with a squall line, thunderstorm activity and turbulence. The aircraft went through this low pressure area and control was lost. The aircraft crashed into the sea and was lost. No trace of the aircraft nor the 19 occupants was found.
Crew:
1st Lt Kenneth D. Eyden,
Pfc Gary J. Gryce,
1st Lt Joseph F. Miller,
1st Lt Samuel S. Proffitt,
S/Sgt Sumner Walker.
Passengers:
Cpl Peter C. Brown,
Pfc Phillip T. Fowler,
Cpl Royal E. Fritz,
Pfc Oscar C. Gibbs,
Pfc Edmon Gibson,
Pfc James L. Greenwood,
Pfc Charlie L. Mason,
S/Sgt Albert D. Salvato,
Pvt Jerry T. Terry,
Sgt Robert Thomas,
Pvt Earl Thompson,
Pvt Seivern M. Walker,
Sgt John W. Watson,
Pvt Matthews B. Wynn.

Probable cause:

Loss of control in flight caused by severe turbulence.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-DK into the Coral Sea: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Operator:

Registration:

42-92037

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

11793

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1943

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Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Coral Sea off Cape York, Queensland. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt Andrew G. Couch Jr.,
Maj Lloyd R. Marsh.

Crash of a Lockheed 18 LodeStar off Algiers: 7 killed

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed 18 LodeStar

Operator:

Registration:

F-ARTK

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

2010

YOM:

1940

Location:

Algiers

Country:

Algeria

Region:

Africa

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Few minutes after takeoff from Algiers Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, few miles offshore. The aircraft sank and all seven occupants were killed.
Crew:
André Heinzelmann, pilot,
Charles Borel, radio navigator,
Germain Laffitte, flight engineer.
Passengers:
Georges Perez,
Marguerite Perez,
Joseph Remer,
Hubert Gabillet.

Probable cause:

As the aircraft was not recovered, the cause of the accident could not be determined.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman near Yellowknife

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Noorduyn Norseman

Operator:

Registration:

CF-CPR

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

438

YOM:

1944

Location:

Yellowknife

Northwest Territories

Country:

Canada

Region:

North America

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Aircraft flight hours:

738

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Bounced twice while landing on a lake located about 40 miles north of Yellowknife. On impact, floats were sheared off and the aircraft came to rest and was destroyed. All four occupants were unhurt.

Crash of a Canadian Vickers OA-10A Canso A off Tateyama: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 13, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso)

Operator:

Registration:

44-34080

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Bombing

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Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

CV-591

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While approaching Tateyama Airfield, the seaplane was shot down by the pilot of a Japanese fighter (Mitsubishi Zero) and crashed into the Tateyama Bay. A crew member was rescued while six others were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt Edwin E. Bodley,
Cpl Philip W. Carter,
2nd Lt Lawrence H. Chandler,
1st Lt Edmund L. Eliason,
S/Sgt David A. Kressler,
Sgt Vernon R. Radmall.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a Japanese fighter.