Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 October 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-23704
Location: off Thursday Island, QLD –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/systemAircraft engine/system
Category: Accident
A small aircraft crashed near Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. The incident occurred during routine flight operations.A small aircraft crashed near Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. The incident occurred during routine flight operations.
Description
Crashed in Torres Strait near Thursday Island.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions.Share on:
