No fatalities

Landing Accident at Dakota Field Results in Total Loss (37-482)

Oranjestad-Queen Beatrix (ex Dakota Field), ArubaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 1, 1943, a Douglas B-18 Bolo (registration 37-482) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Oranjestad-Queen Beatrix (ex Dakota Field), Aruba 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-25Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was damaged beyond repair during a landing incident at Dakota Field. The event resulted in no fatalities.

What happened

The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight at Dakota Field. Upon touchdown, the aircraft sustained severe structural damage that rendered it damaged beyond repair. Despite the extent of the physical destruction to the airframe, there were no fatalities reported in connection with this accident. The specific make and model of the aircraft, as well as its registration number, are not provided in the available source material.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or official investigation conclusions are detailed in the provided text. The primary outcome recorded is the total loss of the aircraft due to damage sustained during the landing sequence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jul 1943 Douglas B-18 Bolo accident near Oranjestad-Queen Beatrix (ex Dakota Field), Aruba?

An aircraft was damaged beyond repair during a landing incident at Dakota Field. The event resulted in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 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 1 Jul 1943 involved a Douglas B-18 Bolo, registration 37-482, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Oranjestad-Queen Beatrix (ex Dakota Field), Aruba.