Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 12 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-30745
Location: between Biak and Finschhafen –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Cessna 172 aircraft communication system.Cessna 172 aircraft communication system.
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a loss of communication and control between Biak and Finchhafen, resulting in a significant delay and potential safety concerns.A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a loss of communication and control between Biak and Finchhafen, resulting in a significant delay and potential safety concerns.
Description
Missing between Biak and Finschhafen.
Primary Cause
Potential communication disruption due to weather conditions or equipment malfunction.Potential communication disruption due to weather conditions or equipment malfunction.Share on:
