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: 11 APR 44 A/C: PBM-3DMarina Location: COLUMBUS, NM Strike: Yes BUNO: 48222..." Contributed by Terry [email protected] [Updated 09OCT2003 | Updated 02JAN2001 | 16MAR98]
Aircraft Accident Card #44-13078
Aircraft: PBM-3D BUNO: 48222
Squadron VP-16
Date: 11 Apr 1944
Location: 15 miles east of Columbus, New Mexico
Type: Extended flight
Subject plane flying in company with four other PBM-3D aircraft. The section was flying at an indicated altitude of 7500-ft above sea level which was about 3300-ft above the terrain. At about 1745, position 15miles to west of Columbus, New Mexico., 16-P-14 called the section leader reporting trouble with starboard engine and requested information in regard to the nearest available water for landing. The Section Leader suggested a lake in Mexico, about 20miles to the south. 16-P-14 called the section leader again, inquiring if any other water was available. The Section Leader replied that another body of water was indicated on the map directly ahead, but it was very likely was unsuitable for a seaplane landing. 16-P-14 called again and asked Section Leader to check on the second body of water. The Section Leader called Columbus radio requesting information in regard to nearest available water for seaplane landing. The Section Leader had considerable difficult in understanding Columbus radio and asked for several repeats. About 30 seconds after 16-P-14 reported his first trouble, he called and stated that he was on single engine and proceeding to the lake in Mexico. While the section leader was in communication with Columbus radio, 16-P-13 was in communication with 16-P-14.
Peter 13, called Peter 14 and asked he had determined his trouble. Peter 14 replied that he though it was the #8 or #6 cylinder that was causing the difficulty. Peter 14 called Peter 12 and stated that he was unable to maintain altitude. Peter 13 called Peter 14 and asked whether he had jettisoned his bomb-bay tanks and personal gear. Peter 14 replied that he had jettisoned everything. At that time Peter 13 advised Peter 14 to burn gasoline from one of his other tanks; to restart the starboard engine if possible; exceed engine limitations on the good engine if necessary; that he could fly at much lower speed than he was accustomed to. Peter 13 also advised the pilot against lowering his flaps in an effort to hold altitude. Peter 14 called Peter 13 and thanked him for the above information. 30seconds later Peter 14 crashed and was burning fiercely. Pilot of 16-P-6 witnessed the crash and stated that Peter 14 was in a normal flying attitude when it struck the ground, his observation was made from an approximate altitude of 3000-ft. The ceiling and visibility was unlimited. There was very little if any, wind.
The aircraft departed Eagle Mountain Lake, Tx., for NAS San Diego, California, at a gross weight of 50,100 pounds. Squadron doctrine called for using 300 gallons of gasoline from rear hull tank then shifting to bomb-bay tanks. Assuming that the pilot was carrying out the movement order, his gross weight after jettisoning bomb-bay tanks would be 43,600 pounds which is well under single engine operating weight of this type of aircraft. Failure to close bomb-bay doors, on failure of port engine are possible reasons for the pilot not being able to maintain altitude to reach nearest body of water (10 miles distant).
An inspection of both engines by A&R NAS San Diego, California, revealed no mechanical failure. Ignition and fuel systems were so damaged by crash and fire that tests on these units were impossible. On basis of this report, the findings of the Trouble Board is that the starboard engine failed, cause unknown, leading to loss of aircraft and personnel on board.
Crew and passengers killed:
Pilot LT R. K. John,Jr. USN
LT W. F. McIndoo (co-pilot), AVN USNR
ENS N. R. Boyce
ENS L. R. Bradshaw
AMM3 C. C. Kisielewski, USN
AMM2 Donald M. Wilmot, USN
ARM3 Frances M. Horwedel, USNR
AOM3 Pasquale J. Pittore, USNR
AMM2 William F. Jacobs, USNR
Sea1 George O. Rizzolo, USN
AMM2 Francis S. Waldron
ARM1 Frank J. Reisz.
: 11 APR 44 A/C: PBM-3DMarina Location: COLUMBUS, NM Strike: Yes BUNO: 48222..." Contributed by Terry [email protected] [Updated 09OCT2003 | Updated 02JAN2001 | 16MAR98]
Aircraft Accident Card #44-13078
Aircraft: PBM-3D BUNO: 48222
Squadron VP-16
Date: 11 Apr 1944
Location: 15 miles east of Columbus, New Mexico
Type: Extended flight
Subject plane flying in company with four other PBM-3D aircraft. The section was flying at an indicated altitude of 7500-ft above sea level which was about 3300-ft above the terrain. At about 1745, position 15miles to west of Columbus, New Mexico., 16-P-14 called the section leader reporting trouble with starboard engine and requested information in regard to the nearest available water for landing. The Section Leader suggested a lake in Mexico, about 20miles to the south. 16-P-14 called the section leader again, inquiring if any other water was available. The Section Leader replied that another body of water was indicated on the map directly ahead, but it was very likely was unsuitable for a seaplane landing. 16-P-14 called again and asked Section Leader to check on the second body of water. The Section Leader called Columbus radio requesting information in regard to nearest available water for seaplane landing. The Section Leader had considerable difficult in understanding Columbus radio and asked for several repeats. About 30 seconds after 16-P-14 reported his first trouble, he called and stated that he was on single engine and proceeding to the lake in Mexico. While the section leader was in communication with Columbus radio, 16-P-13 was in communication with 16-P-14.
Peter 13, called Peter 14 and asked he had determined his trouble. Peter 14 replied that he though it was the #8 or #6 cylinder that was causing the difficulty. Peter 14 called Peter 12 and stated that he was unable to maintain altitude. Peter 13 called Peter 14 and asked whether he had jettisoned his bomb-bay tanks and personal gear. Peter 14 replied that he had jettisoned everything. At that time Peter 13 advised Peter 14 to burn gasoline from one of his other tanks; to restart the starboard engine if possible; exceed engine limitations on the good engine if necessary; that he could fly at much lower speed than he was accustomed to. Peter 13 also advised the pilot against lowering his flaps in an effort to hold altitude. Peter 14 called Peter 13 and thanked him for the above information. 30seconds later Peter 14 crashed and was burning fiercely. Pilot of 16-P-6 witnessed the crash and stated that Peter 14 was in a normal flying attitude when it struck the ground, his observation was made from an approximate altitude of 3000-ft. The ceiling and visibility was unlimited. There was very little if any, wind.
The aircraft departed Eagle Mountain Lake, Tx., for NAS San Diego, California, at a gross weight of 50,100 pounds. Squadron doctrine called for using 300 gallons of gasoline from rear hull tank then shifting to bomb-bay tanks. Assuming that the pilot was carrying out the movement order, his gross weight after jettisoning bomb-bay tanks would be 43,600 pounds which is well under single engine operating weight of this type of aircraft. Failure to close bomb-bay doors, on failure of port engine are possible reasons for the pilot not being able to maintain altitude to reach nearest body of water (10 miles distant).
An inspection of both engines by A&R NAS San Diego, California, revealed no mechanical failure. Ignition and fuel systems were so damaged by crash and fire that tests on these units were impossible. On basis of this report, the findings of the Trouble Board is that the starboard engine failed, cause unknown, leading to loss of aircraft and personnel on board.
Crew and passengers killed:
Pilot LT R. K. John,Jr. USN
LT W. F. McIndoo (co-pilot), AVN USNR
ENS N. R. Boyce
ENS L. R. Bradshaw
AMM3 C. C. Kisielewski, USN
AMM2 Donald M. Wilmot, USN
ARM3 Frances M. Horwedel, USNR
AOM3 Pasquale J. Pittore, USNR
AMM2 William F. Jacobs, USNR
Sea1 George O. Rizzolo, USN
AMM2 Francis S. Waldron
ARM1 Frank J. Reisz.
From VPNAVY
: 11 APR 44 A/C: PBM-3DMarina Location: COLUMBUS, NM Strike: Yes BUNO: 48222..." Contributed by Terry [email protected] [Updated 09OCT2003 | Updated 02JAN2001 | 16MAR98]
Aircraft Accident Card #44-13078
Aircraft: PBM-3D BUNO: 48222
Squadron VP-16
Date: 11 Apr 1944
Location: 15 miles east of Columbus, New Mexico
Type: Extended flight
Subject plane flying in company with four other PBM-3D aircraft. The section was flying at an indicated altitude of 7500-ft above sea level which was about 3300-ft above the terrain. At about 1745, position 15miles to west of Columbus, New Mexico., 16-P-14 called the section leader reporting trouble with starboard engine and requested information in regard to the nearest available water for landing. The Section Leader suggested a lake in Mexico, about 20miles to the south. 16-P-14 called the section leader again, inquiring if any other water was available. The Section Leader replied that another body of water was indicated on the map directly ahead, but it was very likely was unsuitable for a seaplane landing. 16-P-14 called again and asked Section Leader to check on the second body of water. The Section Leader called Columbus radio requesting information in regard to nearest available water for seaplane landing. The Section Leader had considerable difficult in understanding Columbus radio and asked for several repeats. About 30 seconds after 16-P-14 reported his first trouble, he called and stated that he was on single engine and proceeding to the lake in Mexico. While the section leader was in communication with Columbus radio, 16-P-13 was in communication with 16-P-14.
Peter 13, called Peter 14 and asked he had determined his trouble. Peter 14 replied that he though it was the #8 or #6 cylinder that was causing the difficulty. Peter 14 called Peter 12 and stated that he was unable to maintain altitude. Peter 13 called Peter 14 and asked whether he had jettisoned his bomb-bay tanks and personal gear. Peter 14 replied that he had jettisoned everything. At that time Peter 13 advised Peter 14 to burn gasoline from one of his other tanks; to restart the starboard engine if possible; exceed engine limitations on the good engine if necessary; that he could fly at much lower speed than he was accustomed to. Peter 13 also advised the pilot against lowering his flaps in an effort to hold altitude. Peter 14 called Peter 13 and thanked him for the above information. 30seconds later Peter 14 crashed and was burning fiercely. Pilot of 16-P-6 witnessed the crash and stated that Peter 14 was in a normal flying attitude when it struck the ground, his observation was made from an approximate altitude of 3000-ft. The ceiling and visibility was unlimited. There was very little if any, wind.
The aircraft departed Eagle Mountain Lake, Tx., for NAS San Diego, California, at a gross weight of 50,100 pounds. Squadron doctrine called for using 300 gallons of gasoline from rear hull tank then shifting to bomb-bay tanks. Assuming that the pilot was carrying out the movement order, his gross weight after jettisoning bomb-bay tanks would be 43,600 pounds which is well under single engine operating weight of this type of aircraft. Failure to close bomb-bay doors, on failure of port engine are possible reasons for the pilot not being able to maintain altitude to reach nearest body of water (10 miles distant).
An inspection of both engines by A&R NAS San Diego, California, revealed no mechanical failure. Ignition and fuel systems were so damaged by crash and fire that tests on these units were impossible. On basis of this report, the findings of the Trouble Board is that the starboard engine failed, cause unknown, leading to loss of aircraft and personnel on board.
Crew and passengers killed:
Pilot LT R. K. John,Jr. USN
LT W. F. McIndoo (co-pilot), AVN USNR
ENS N. R. Boyce
ENS L. R. Bradshaw
AMM3 C. C. Kisielewski, USN
AMM2 Donald M. Wilmot, USN
ARM3 Frances M. Horwedel, USNR
AOM3 Pasquale J. Pittore, USNR
AMM2 William F. Jacobs, USNR
Sea1 George O. Rizzolo, USN
AMM2 Francis S. Waldron
ARM1 Frank J. Reisz.
: 11 APR 44 A/C: PBM-3DMarina Location: COLUMBUS, NM Strike: Yes BUNO: 48222..." Contributed by Terry [email protected] [Updated 09OCT2003 | Updated 02JAN2001 | 16MAR98]
Aircraft Accident Card #44-13078
Aircraft: PBM-3D BUNO: 48222
Squadron VP-16
Date: 11 Apr 1944
Location: 15 miles east of Columbus, New Mexico
Type: Extended flight
Subject plane flying in company with four other PBM-3D aircraft. The section was flying at an indicated altitude of 7500-ft above sea level which was about 3300-ft above the terrain. At about 1745, position 15miles to west of Columbus, New Mexico., 16-P-14 called the section leader reporting trouble with starboard engine and requested information in regard to the nearest available water for landing. The Section Leader suggested a lake in Mexico, about 20miles to the south. 16-P-14 called the section leader again, inquiring if any other water was available. The Section Leader replied that another body of water was indicated on the map directly ahead, but it was very likely was unsuitable for a seaplane landing. 16-P-14 called again and asked Section Leader to check on the second body of water. The Section Leader called Columbus radio requesting information in regard to nearest available water for seaplane landing. The Section Leader had considerable difficult in understanding Columbus radio and asked for several repeats. About 30 seconds after 16-P-14 reported his first trouble, he called and stated that he was on single engine and proceeding to the lake in Mexico. While the section leader was in communication with Columbus radio, 16-P-13 was in communication with 16-P-14.
Peter 13, called Peter 14 and asked he had determined his trouble. Peter 14 replied that he though it was the #8 or #6 cylinder that was causing the difficulty. Peter 14 called Peter 12 and stated that he was unable to maintain altitude. Peter 13 called Peter 14 and asked whether he had jettisoned his bomb-bay tanks and personal gear. Peter 14 replied that he had jettisoned everything. At that time Peter 13 advised Peter 14 to burn gasoline from one of his other tanks; to restart the starboard engine if possible; exceed engine limitations on the good engine if necessary; that he could fly at much lower speed than he was accustomed to. Peter 13 also advised the pilot against lowering his flaps in an effort to hold altitude. Peter 14 called Peter 13 and thanked him for the above information. 30seconds later Peter 14 crashed and was burning fiercely. Pilot of 16-P-6 witnessed the crash and stated that Peter 14 was in a normal flying attitude when it struck the ground, his observation was made from an approximate altitude of 3000-ft. The ceiling and visibility was unlimited. There was very little if any, wind.
The aircraft departed Eagle Mountain Lake, Tx., for NAS San Diego, California, at a gross weight of 50,100 pounds. Squadron doctrine called for using 300 gallons of gasoline from rear hull tank then shifting to bomb-bay tanks. Assuming that the pilot was carrying out the movement order, his gross weight after jettisoning bomb-bay tanks would be 43,600 pounds which is well under single engine operating weight of this type of aircraft. Failure to close bomb-bay doors, on failure of port engine are possible reasons for the pilot not being able to maintain altitude to reach nearest body of water (10 miles distant).
An inspection of both engines by A&R NAS San Diego, California, revealed no mechanical failure. Ignition and fuel systems were so damaged by crash and fire that tests on these units were impossible. On basis of this report, the findings of the Trouble Board is that the starboard engine failed, cause unknown, leading to loss of aircraft and personnel on board.
Crew and passengers killed:
Pilot LT R. K. John,Jr. USN
LT W. F. McIndoo (co-pilot), AVN USNR
ENS N. R. Boyce
ENS L. R. Bradshaw
AMM3 C. C. Kisielewski, USN
AMM2 Donald M. Wilmot, USN
ARM3 Frances M. Horwedel, USNR
AOM3 Pasquale J. Pittore, USNR
AMM2 William F. Jacobs, USNR
Sea1 George O. Rizzolo, USN
AMM2 Francis S. Waldron
ARM1 Frank J. Reisz.
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