Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 13 April 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-50-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-24259
Location: Milne Bay –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred at Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control and crashed.A serious aviation incident occurred at Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control and crashed.
Description
Crashed at Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or pilot error.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
