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Aircraft Ditching Off Willemstad-Hato Airport With No Fatalities (37-594)

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On July 9, 1943, a Douglas B-18 Bolo (registration 37-594) 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 2026-08-25Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft ditched into the sea near Willemstad-Hato Airport and was subsequently declared a total loss. The incident resulted in no fatalities among those on board.

What happened

The flight terminated unexpectedly when the aircraft made an emergency landing in the water adjacent to Willemstad-Hato Airport. Following the ditching event, the airframe was recovered and assessed as a total loss. Despite the severity of the impact with the ocean surface, all individuals on board survived the incident. There were no fatalities reported in connection with this accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical failures, pilot actions, or environmental conditions that contributed to the ditching. The primary outcome recorded is the loss of the aircraft and the survival of all persons involved.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jul 1943 Douglas B-18 Bolo accident near Willemstad-Hato, Curaçao?

An aircraft ditched into the sea near Willemstad-Hato Airport and was subsequently declared a total loss. The incident resulted in no fatalities among those on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jul 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 9 Jul 1943 involved a Douglas B-18 Bolo, registration 37-594, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Willemstad-Hato, Curaçao.