Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 11 November 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-23847
Location: Lae –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident

A serious aviation incident occurred at Lae, Papua New Guinea, resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of life and substantial property damage.A serious aviation incident occurred at Lae, Papua New Guinea, resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of life and substantial property damage.
Description
Crashed at Lae, Papua New Guinea.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary investigation is underway.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation is underway.Share on: