No fatalities

Douglas B-18 Crash Landing Near Piarco (37-472)

Edinburgh, Trinidad and TobagoLanding (descent or approach)

On June 5, 1943, a Douglas B-18 Bolo (registration 37-472) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Edinburgh, Trinidad and Tobago during landing or approach. 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.

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A Douglas B-18 aircraft crash landed twelve kilometers southwest of Piarco Airport in Edinburgh. The incident resulted in no fatalities, though the specific cause remains unknown.

What happened

An aircraft operated by an unidentified entity experienced a crash landing near the community of Edinburgh. The incident occurred approximately 12 km southwest of Piarco Airport. The aircraft involved was a Douglas B-18 Bolo, which had been modified to the B-16C configuration. Despite the severity of the crash landing, there were no fatalities reported among those on board.

Findings

The official investigation did not determine a specific mechanical or operational failure as the primary trigger for the event. The circumstances leading to the crash landing are recorded as unknown in available records.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jun 1943 Douglas B-18 Bolo accident near Edinburgh, Trinidad and Tobago?

A Douglas B-18 aircraft crash landed twelve kilometers southwest of Piarco Airport in Edinburgh. The incident resulted in no fatalities, though the specific cause remains unknown.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jun 1943 Douglas B-18 Bolo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jun 1943 involved a Douglas B-18 Bolo, registration 37-472, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Edinburgh, Trinidad and Tobago.