Douglas A-20 Havoc

Confederate Air Force

The 70 years old pilot was flying a Douglas A-20 in a flight of 3 aircraft at an airshow (Confederate Air Force 'Airshow 88'). Afterflying on a southerly heading, the flight entered a procedure turn which involved a 90° left turn to the east followed by a 270° right turn back northbound. While maneuvering, the A-20 entered a right descending turn and subsequently crashed on level terrain in a relatively wings level descent. The main wreckage came to rest about 225 feet from the initial impact point. According to a pathological report, the pilot had severe coronary arteriosclerosis and suffered a heart attack.

Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira

The twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances 10 km from São Paulo-Guarulhos while conducting a local training mission. The pilot, 2nd Lt S. C. Reginato was killed.

Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira

Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all six crew members.

Directorate of Geodesy and Cartography

While flying at a height of 400 meters during a cartographic flight, the aircraft caught fire and went into a dive. By an angle of descent of about 70°, the aircraft crashed in a field located in Peterfeld, about 17 km west of Petropavl. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all five crew members were killed.

Directorate of Geodesy and Cartography

Shortly after takeoff from Novosibirsk Airport, while climbing to a height of 50 meters, the right engine failed. The pilot in command elected to make an emergency landing but the aircraft was over a forest. It hit tree tops and eventually crashed in flames 250 meters further on. Two crew members were killed while three others were injured.

Directorate of Geodesy and Cartography

During a flight in the Krasnoyarsk region, the crew encountered poor weather which had not been forecast (the mountains in the area of Minino and Snezhnitsa were covered by clouds from 300 to 600 meters). The aircraft crashed near Snezhnitsa, about 30 km west of Krasnoyarsk. All crew members were killed, among them A. A. Prilepko, pilot.

Directorate of Geodesy and Cartography

En route from Podkamennaya Tunguska to Turukhansk, after passing over Imbatsk, the aircraft disappeared and was lost without trace.

Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira

Crashed on takeoff from Guarulhos Airport in São Paulo. The pilot was killed.

Gidrometeosluzhba

The crew was engaged in a local training flight in Moscow. While flying at an altitude of 400-450 meters, the crew initiated an engine failure when the aircraft lost speed while performing a steep turn to the left. The aircraft went upside down and crashed in Naberezhnaya, in the suburb of Moscow. All five occupants were killed. It was reported that both passengers were illegal.

Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira

The crew was performing a training flight at Cumbica AFB when the aircraft crashed on approach for unknown reason, killing all four crew members.

Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira

While conducting a training flight a low height, the twin engine aircraft hit power cables and crashed in Santo Amaro, in the suburb of Sao Paulo. Both pilots were killed.

United States Navy - USN

En route, both engines failed and the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing in a pasture. While all four crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was written off.

United States Army Air Forces - USAAF

En route, the twin engine aircraft was hit by Flak and caught fire. Out of control, the aircraft dove into the ground and crashed. Two crew members survived (bail out ?) while both others were killed.

United States Army Air Forces - USAAF

Ditched into the sea off PNG. A crew member was rescued while both other occupants were killed.

United States Army Air Forces - USAAF

Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Wabusarik, Madang Province. While all three occupants were rescued, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

United States Army Air Forces - USAAF

Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in PNG. No trace of the aircraft nor the crew was ever found.

United States Army Air Forces - USAAF

Crashed on take off from Georgetown-Atkinson Field Airport. Both crew members were killed.

Royal Air Force - RAF

On final approach to RAF Thurleigh, the pilot abandoned the landing procedure and attempted a go around. During initial climb, the twin engine aircraft went to a steep angle of climb, pitched up, stalled and crashed. The pilot, who was performing his first solo flight, was killed. Crew (51st OTU): Sgt Leonard James Casey.

United States Army Air Forces - USAAF

The aircraft was piloted by Captain Secord when it crash landed in a bog in a remote portion of the Little Macatina River, in southwestern Labrador. The pilot made a forced landing due to fuel shortage. The aircraft was on a reconnaissance mission and landed due to low fuel. The crew were rescued three days later, but the aircraft was abandoned, most likely due to the remoteness of the crash site. Source & photo: http://www.planecrashgirl.ca/tag/airplane-archaeology/page/2/

United States Navy - USN

Shortly after take off from Squantum NAS, while climbing, a hydraulic failure prevented the undercarriage retraction. The crew decided to return and completed a safe landing. But after touchdown, the brakes system failed as well and the crew was unable to stop the aircraft on the remaining distance. The aircraft overran and came to rest into the sea. While all three occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was lost.

Royal Air Force - RAF

The crew was involved in a training mission when flying off Clacton-on-Sea, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea some 200 yards off shore. Both crew members were killed. Crew (85th Squadron): P/O Hugh M. McKiernan, pilot, P/O Geoffrey M. Brearley, observer.

United States Army Air Forces - USAAF

The crew was performing a circular training mission at Grenier Field AFB, Manchester. In flight, an engine failed and the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed at Intervale Country Club. Both occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Crew: Lt Dick Thompson, Lt Albert Grandmaison.

United States Army Air Forces - USAAF

The pilot was in charge to ferry the aircraft from Eugene to Oakland in behalf of the USAAF Ferry Command. En route, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of the Mt Shasta and was destroyed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. The wreckage was discovered on September 22, 1943 only. Crew: 2nd Lt Charles Samuel Riley.

Royal Air Force - RAF

Shortly after take off, while climbing, the aircraft stalled, went out of control and crashed in flames in a field. All three occupants were killed. The crew was performing a flight to RAF Ford to pick up and ferry another Havoc back to Debden. F/Lt Geoffrey Allard, P/O William Henry Hodgson, P/O Francis Richard Walker-Smith. Source: ASN