Consolidated B-24 Liberator crash, May 18, 1942 (8 killed)
Consolidated B-24 Liberator accident on May 18, 1942 near Barksdale AFB Louisiana, United States with 8 fatalities.
- Date: May 18, 1942
- Aircraft: Consolidated B-24 Liberator
- Location: Barksdale AFB Louisiana, United States
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: En route
A Consolidated B 24 Liberator of the 66th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group, crashed shortly after takeoff from Barksdale Field on an anti submarine patrol on 18 May 1942. It exploded and burned, and all eight crew were killed.