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MishapsMISHAPs: 03 SEP 41 A/C: PBM-1 Marina Location: 70 miles East NAS Norfolk, Virginia Strike: Yes Deaths: 00 BUNO: (74-P-5) Cause: crashed at sea 70 miles East of Norfolk, Va. and sank. Deaths 00, BUNO # ??, Cause: Engine failure Rescue made by another VP-74, PBM-1 which made a sea landing to pick up crew after 39 hours adrift Contributed by Leonard Edelstein w4jem@cox.net [15APR2000]


MishapsMISHAPs: 02 NOV 41 A/C: PBM-1 Marina Location: ICELAND Strike: Yes BUNO: 1248 Cause: Hit side on uninhabited mountain, near Krisuvik, Iceland at 800-ft level, while on instruments.Crew killed: Pilot Ens C.M.Thornquist, Ens Carl Bialski, 2nd Lt William P.Robinsom- USArmy, Amm1c Walter V.Garrison, Amm1c Vern H.Anderson, Rm1c Oran G.Knehr, Sea2c M.Ground, Sea2c E.L.Cooper, Amm1c Coy M.Weems (NAP), Rm2c Joseph S.Wanek, Amm3c Andrew R.Brazille, and Aom3c W.Gordon Payne. Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [Updated 15OCT2003 | 29OCT2000]

Aircraft Accident Card #3454
Aircraft: PBM-3D BUNO: 1248
Squadron VP-74
Date: 2 Nov 41 (1520)
Location:Iceland
Type: PBM plane #1248, at an altitude of about 800-ft, crashed and burned on a barren, rocky, and uninhabited mountain side during a period of reduced visibility. The plane crashed as a result of insufficient and unreliable aids to aerial navigation, under instrument conditions. The pilot maintained his course in the assumption that it was a safe course based upon the radio-direction-finder bearing he obtained on Reykjanes Point which bearing were inaccurate. There was no damage to private property. The classified publications and materials carried on the plane and not recovered were burned and destroyed beyond recognition as a result of the crash.

All personnel killed:

Pilot ENS C. M. Thornquist, AV-N USNR
ENS Carl Balek, AV-N USNR
2 LT. William P. Robinson, US Army
AMM1 Walter V. Garrison, USN
ARM1 Oran C. Knehr, USN
AMM1 Vern H. Anderson, USN
S2 M. Ground, USN
S2 E. L. Cooper, USN
AMM1 Coy M. Weems (NAP)
ARM2 Joseph S. Wanek, USN
AMM3 Andrew R. Brazille, USN
AOM3 W. Gordon Payne, USN

UPDATE "...REYKJANES PENINSULA, ICELAND...74-P-8...CRASHED INTO MOUNTAIN IN LOW VISIBILITY..." Contributed by Ragnar J. Ragnarsson ragsie@centrum.is [02JUL98]


MishapsMISHAPs: 15 JAN 42 A/C: PBM-1 Marina Location: REYKJAVIK, ICELAND Strike: Yes Deaths: 00 BUNO: 1246 Cause: SANK IN GALE Contributed by Ragnar J. Ragnarsson ragsie@centrum.is [02JUL98]


MishapsMISHAPs: 15 JAN 42 A/C: PBM-1 Marina Location: REYKJAVIK, ICELAND Strike: Yes Deaths: 00 BUNO: 1255 Cause: SANK IN GALE Contributed by Ragnar J. Ragnarsson ragsie@centrum.is [02JUL98]


MishapsMISHAPs: 03 JUN 42 A/C: PBM-1 Marina Location: N ATLANTIC Strike: Yes BUNO: 1250 Cause: MIA Pilot: Ens. John H.Cushman, Ens. William B.Trapp, Ens. Slton W.Davies, Anthony Javonovich, Amm1c. Harvey Peterson, Em1c. Edward W.Leidy, Amm2c. George W.Eddy, Arm3c. Hugh M Brantham, Aom3c. Thomas E.McMillian, Amm3c. William F.Marshall, Amm3c. Richard L.Amborn, and Amm3c. Walter L.Kuhlmaw. Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [Updated 15OCT2003 | Updated 28SEP2000 | 17MAR98]

Aircraft Accident Card #4257
Aircraft: PBM-3D BUNO: 1250
Squadron VP-74
Date: 3 Jun 42 (2200)
Location:North Atlantic
Type:Search

Administrative Report: Missing on a search and attack mission.Search carried out by covering 33,000 sq miles., discontinued because of bad weather. It is believed this plane was caught in a violent downdraft probably while circling at low altitude, and hooked a wing. There is a possibility of structural failure, but that is unlikely since the searching planes encountered almost the same turbulent conditions. Enemy gunfire, would surely have given the radioman time to transmit a message, as would any other type of deferred forced-landing. All personnel aboard who did not perish immediately in the crash certainly did so shortly there after, since it would be impossible for personnel to remain in a rubber boat in those rough seas for more than a few minutes.

Crew missing:

Pilot ENS John H. Cushman, USNR
ENS Wilson B. Trapp, USNR
ENS Alton W. Davis, USNR
MACH Anthony Javonovich, USN
AMM1 Harvey Peterson, USN
EM1 Edward W. Leidy, USN
AMM2 George W. Eddy, USN
ARM2 David G. Stone, USNR
ARM3 Hugh M. Brantham, USNR
AOM3 Thomas E. McMillan, USN
AMM3 William F. Marchall, USN
AMM3 Richard L. Amburn, USN
AMM3 Walter L. Kuhlman, USN


MishapsMISHAPs: 18 JAN 43 A/C: PBM-3 Marina Location: Natal, Brazil Strike: No BUNO: 6472 Cause: Landing accident, hit steel barge that had been stranded at low water mark:Minor damage Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [Updated 17OCT2003 | 25SEP98]

Aircraft Accident Card #43-5715
Aircraft: PBM-3 BUNO: 6472
Squadron VP-74
Date: 18 Jan 43 (0500)
Location: Natal, Brazil
Type: Patrol
Pilot left buoy for a morning patrol. He made a decision to go between the beach and planes moored in area. He used power because the ride and wind, might have carried plane back into another moored plane. Second pilot threw flap switch to "up" position but flaps did not go up. Control of plane in cross-wind was good at first, but a small sail boat cut between the moored planes and beach forcing pilot to pull to right. Wind took effect on the flaps. Throttle on port engine was applied but plane could not be turned out of wind. Plane hit wreck of steel barge stranded at low water mark. Damage to bow and bow turret, port wing tip float, wing tip, and aileron fabric. Aircraft repaired.
Crew:
Pilot LT(jg) E. W. Creekmore, (PPC) AV-N USNR
ENS C. M. Ferguson, USNR
ENS C. F. Fisher, USNR
CAP G. W. Markert (AA), USN
AMM2 C. J. Hyfantis
ACRM P. D. Bennett (AA)
ARM2 C. W. Mackey
AOM3 W. M. Matich
AMM3 P. J. Askervitch
AMM3 S. G. Edgar
AMM3 R. J. LaMontagne


MishapsMISHAPs: 21 DEC 44 A/C: PBM-3S Marina Location: Unknown Strike: Yes BUNO: 6540 Cause: DURING CONVOY COVERAGE, FUEL EXHAUSTION, HARD LANDING, SANK IN 5mins. Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [17MAR98]

UPDATE "...Crew rescued by USS Rockaway at 10-25N 78-45W..." Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [29OCT2000]


MishapsMISHAPs: 07 APR 44 A/C: PBM-3C Marina Location: RIO de JANERO,BRAZIL Strike: Yes BUNO: 6571 Cause: CRASHED AT SEA, 4-7mi.SOUTH OF THE ENTRANCE TO RIO de JANERO,BRAZIL, ALL/KILLED Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [17MAR98]


MishapsMISHAPs: 7-4 JUL 44 A/C: PBM-3C Marina Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Strike: Yes BUNO: 6571 Cause: Nite anti-submarine patrol; Crashed due to enemy action with submarine; 47mi.south of entrance to Rio de Janeiro; Crew killed...Pilot; Lt(jg). Harold C.Carey, Lt(jg). John A.Helms, Ens. Robert G.Smith, ACMM. James L.Manson, AMM2c. Joseph J.Kofka, ARCM(AA). William F.Magie,Jr., ARM2c. Robert R.Hundi, AMM2c.Norman A.Miller, AOM2c. George W.Persinger, and S2c. James E.Burke..." Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [01OCT98]

UPDATE "...In regards to message posted (VP-74 7-4 JUL 44 A/C: PBM-3C Location Rio de Janerio Brazil Strike: yes BUMO) The year should be 1943...Bill DeArmond billdea@oz-online.net..." [E-Mail Updated 29JUL2001 | 06MAR2000]


MishapsMISHAPs: 09 MAR 45 A/C: PBM-3s Marina Location: FLIGHT GALAPAGOS TO NAS COCO SOLO, CZ Strike: YES BUNO: 6703 CAUSE: FORCE LANDED AT SEA DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION & SANK 26/RESCUED Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [02APR98]


MishapsMISHAPs: 16 JUN 45 A/C: PBM-5 Marina Location: ISABELLA ISL, GALLAPAGOS Strike: YES BUNO: 59442 CAUSE: HIT STERN OF FUELING TENDER TAGUS COVE Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [02APR98]


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