No fatalities

Aircraft Crash at Stephenville-Harmon Field Airport (42-32942)

Stephenville, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On May 13, 1944, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 42-32942) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Stephenville, Canada during takeoff. 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 crashed immediately after departing Stephenville-Harmon Field Airport, resulting in total destruction due to a post-crash fire. The status of the occupants remains unconfirmed.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Stephenville-Harmon Field Airport. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft lost control and impacted the ground. The impact resulted in the immediate destruction of the airframe, which was subsequently consumed by a post-crash fire. Due to the severity of the damage and the intensity of the flames, the fate of the occupants could not be determined at the scene.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or investigative conclusions are currently available in the provided source material. The primary outcome recorded is the total loss of the aircraft due to fire following the crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 May 1944 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near Stephenville, Canada?

An aircraft crashed immediately after departing Stephenville-Harmon Field Airport, resulting in total destruction due to a post-crash fire. The status of the occupants remains unconfirmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 May 1944 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 May 1944 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration 42-32942, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Stephenville, Canada.