Consolidated B-24 Liberator accident at Timor Sea, World, 29 Oct 1944 (42-110120)
On October 29, 1944, a Consolidated B-24 Liberator (registration 42-110120) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Timor Sea, World in flight. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed the accident was caused by an engine failure due to a problem on the fuel supply system. 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 the accident was caused by an engine failure due to a problem on the fuel supply system.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
En route, the four engine aircraft christened 'Sleepy Time Gal' went out of control and crashed into the Timor sea in unknown circumstances. No trace of the aircraft nor the crew was ever found. Crew: William C. Clarke 9.
Probable cause (official findings): It is believed the accident was caused by an engine failure due to a problem on the fuel supply system.