ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 155332
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| Date: | Friday 23 June 1944 |
| Time: | 12:20K |
| Type: |  Consolidated B-24J Liberator |
| Owner/operator: | United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) |
| Registration: | 42-110139 |
| MSN: | 3935 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10 |
| Aircraft damage: | Aircraft missing |
| Location: | S of Yap Island -
 Micronesia
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Los Negros, Admirality Islands |
13th AAF, 5th Bombardment Group, 23rd Bomber Squadron. According to reports from fellow formation members, 42-110139 had sustained damage to the #4 engine, most likely flack, after the group's target was hit. The plane was having difficulty maintaining formation and was quickly targeted by estimated 3 to 5 enemy fighters. The pilot attempted an emergency water landing, but according to witnesses, at approx. 200ft altitude, suddenly rolled on the right wing and crashed into the water. Enemy fighters were seen strafing the area for another five minutes as the remaining formation proceeded to base. The aircraft nor the crew were recovered and were listed as MIA/KIA.
Sources:
-MACR#6382
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Apr-2013 12:28 | Uli Elch | Added |
| 19-Apr-2013 13:19 | Uli Elch | Updated [Date, Registration, Cn, Narrative] |
| 29-May-2014 05:44 | dsrocks690 | Updated [Time, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Location, Country, Departure airport, Source, Damage, Narrative] |
| 06-Jun-2022 05:32 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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