4 fatalities

Crew of four killed in crash at Waller Air Force Base (42-33276)

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On March 21, 1943, a Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston (registration 42-33276) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Waller AFB, Trinidad and Tobago in flight. 4 people were killed. 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 2026-08-25Data APIEditorial standards

Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances at Waller Air Force Base, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

What happened

An aircraft met with a fatal accident while operating out of Waller Air Force Base. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undocumented in available records. All four individuals aboard the aircraft were killed in the incident. The flight crew consisted of a pilot and three other military personnel, all of whom perished during the event.

Findings

No official investigation report or detailed causal analysis has been provided in the source material. Consequently, the specific mechanical failures, environmental conditions, or human factors that contributed to the accident are not established. The circumstances surrounding the crash are classified as unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Mar 1943 Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston accident near Waller AFB, Trinidad and Tobago?

Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances at Waller Air Force Base, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Mar 1943 Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Mar 1943 involved a Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston, registration 42-33276, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Waller AFB, Trinidad and Tobago.