Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 8 June 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-5 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 12406
Location: off Noumea-Tontouta Airport (NOU) –
ÿ New Caledonia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 24 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/propellerAircraft engine/propeller
Category: Accident
A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from St. Vincent’s Bay. The incident occurred in a relatively calm weather condition.A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from St. Vincent’s Bay. The incident occurred in a relatively calm weather condition.
Description
Crashed in St. Vincent’s Bay, shortly after takeoff from Toutouta Airport.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions ? potentially gusty winds or turbulence ? were a contributing factor.Weather conditions ? potentially gusty winds or turbulence ? were a contributing factor.Share on:
