Incident Overview
Date: Monday 25 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-93499
Location: between Lae and Nadzab –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: C-47A Transport PlaneC-47A Transport Plane
Category: Accident
A Douglas C-47A transport plane experienced a failure during its flight from Townsville-Garbutt Airfield to Nadzab Airfield. The aircraft landed at Lae Airfield, then attempted to take off for Nadzab Airfield but did not arrive. Last contact was via radio, indicating a routine takeoff request.A Douglas C-47A transport plane experienced a failure during its flight from Townsville-Garbutt Airfield to Nadzab Airfield. The aircraft landed at Lae Airfield, then attempted to take off for Nadzab Airfield but did not arrive. Last contact was via radio, indicating a routine takeoff request.
Description
The Douglas C-47A transport plane took off from Townsville-Garbutt Airfield, Australia at 11:22 on a flight bound for Nadzab Airfield. The aircraft landed at Lae Airfield at 16:25, then took off for Nadzab (No.1) Airfield at 16:50 but failed to arrive. Last contact was by radio for routine take off clearance. The aircraft was presumed lost somewhere between Lae and Nadzab.
Source of Information
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-47/42-93499.htmlhttp://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-47/42-93499.htmlPrimary Cause
Possible mechanical failure during takeoff or flight.Possible mechanical failure during takeoff or flight.Share on:
