Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 21 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-30750
Location: near Hansa Bay –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gear and flight control systems.Landing gear and flight control systems.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing near Hansa Bay, Papua New Guinea. The aircraft crashed into a dense swamp, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing near Hansa Bay, Papua New Guinea. The aircraft crashed into a dense swamp, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed into a swamp near Hansa Bay, Papua New Guinea.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure ? specifically, a combination of a damaged landing gear and a loss of control during the descent.Mechanical failure ? specifically, a combination of a damaged landing gear and a loss of control during the descent.Share on:
