No fatalities

Aircraft Crash Landing Near Willemstad-Hato Airport (40-97)

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On November 27, 1942, a Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston (registration 40-97) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Willemstad-Hato, Curaçao in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-26Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft made a crash landing northwest of Willemstad-Hato Airport, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft that executed a crash landing in the area northwest of Willemstad-Hato Airport. Upon impact with the terrain, the airframe sustained extensive structural damage. The severity of the collision rendered the machine damaged beyond repair, necessitating its total loss. Despite the violent nature of the event and the resulting destruction of the equipment, there were no fatalities reported among those on board or in the vicinity.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the contributing factors, mechanical failures, or pilot actions that led to the crash landing. Consequently, no definitive conclusions or probable cause statements can be derived from the available information.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Nov 1942 Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston accident near Willemstad-Hato, Curaçao?

An aircraft made a crash landing northwest of Willemstad-Hato Airport, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Nov 1942 Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Nov 1942 involved a Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston, registration 40-97, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Willemstad-Hato, Curaçao.