Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crash, Jun 9, 1942 (11 killed)
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress accident on June 9, 1942 near Whenuapai AFB (Auckland) Auckland Council, New Zealand with 11 fatalities.
- Date: June 9, 1942
- Aircraft: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
- Location: Whenuapai AFB (Auckland) Auckland Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 11
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
The B 17E 41-2667 Texas Tornado crashed shortly after takeoff from Whenuapai, Auckland, at night while bound for Laverton near Melbourne, in a fire and explosion. All eleven people aboard, including two naval officers travelling as passengers, were killed.