On July 15, 1943, a Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator (registration 32042) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Hamilton, Bermuda during takeoff. 11 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A military aircraft crashed into the ocean five minutes after departing Hamilton Airport in Bermuda, resulting in the deaths of all eleven crew members aboard.
What happened
The incident occurred shortly after departure from Hamilton Airport in Bermuda. Approximately five minutes into the flight, the aircraft lost contact and subsequently impacted the water surface. The crash resulted in the loss of life for every person on board, with 11 crew members killed in the accident. No survivors were reported from the event.
Findings
Investigations into the incident concluded that the specific reason for the crash could not be established. Official records indicate that the cause of the accident remained undetermined due to a lack of definitive evidence or data recovery.
What happened in the 15 Jul 1943 Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator accident near Hamilton, Bermuda?
A military aircraft crashed into the ocean five minutes after departing Hamilton Airport in Bermuda, resulting in the deaths of all eleven crew members aboard.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jul 1943 Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Jul 1943 involved a Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator, registration 32042, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Hamilton, Bermuda.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The cause of the accident could not be determined.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…