Consolidated B-24 Liberator accident at Misérié, Chad, 24 Jul 1942 (41-11814)
On July 24, 1942, a Consolidated B-24 Liberator (registration 41-11814) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Misérié, Chad in flight. 11 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of an in-flight structural failure of unknown origin. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of an in-flight structural failure of unknown origin.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
While on a liaison flight, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a desert area located near Misérié, west Chad. The airplane was totally destroyed and all 11 occupants were killed. Crew: 1st Lt Robert G. McCprmick, pilot, 1st Lt Clarence W. Perko, pilot, 2nd Lt Morris W. Hicks, navigator, 2nd Lt Leslie C. Barnes, bombadier, T/Sgt Francis A. Soltis, flight engineer, Sgt Lou E. Lewis, radio operator, S/Sgt John P. Wicko, air gunner, Sgt Andrew V. O'Boyle, air gunner, S/Sgt Robert J. Waistgunner, air gunner, M/Sgt Charles T. Graves, air gunner. Passenger: Cpt Samuel H. Shear.
Probable cause (official findings): It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of an in-flight structural failure of unknown origin.