Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 7 October 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-5 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 39086
Location: near Vella Lavella –
ÿ Solomon Islands
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 19 / Occupants: 19
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces and flight control system.Aircraft control surfaces and flight control system.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of altitude near Vella Lavella mountain top. The incident involved a rapid descent and subsequent loss of control.A small aircraft experienced a loss of altitude near Vella Lavella mountain top. The incident involved a rapid descent and subsequent loss of control.
Description
Hit mountain top near Vella Lavella.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions, potentially including turbulence or reduced visibility.Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions, potentially including turbulence or reduced visibility.Share on:
