Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 July 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal New Zealand Air Force – RNZAF
Registration Number: NZ3521
Location: 0,4 km N off Savo Island, Guadalcanal –
ÿ Solomon Islands
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: C-47 transport aircraftC-47 transport aircraft
Category: Accident
On December 19, 1942, a C-47 transport aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean approximately 400 meters north of Savo Island, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. The aircraft sustained significant damage during the impact.On December 19, 1942, a C-47 transport aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean approximately 400 meters north of Savo Island, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. The aircraft sustained significant damage during the impact.
Description
The C-47 ditched into the sea 400 m north off Savo Island, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.
Source of Information
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/nz-serials/nzdakota.htmhttp://www.adf-serials.com.au/nz-serials/nzdakota.htmPrimary Cause
Severe turbulence and a sudden loss of control likely caused the crash.Severe turbulence and a sudden loss of control likely caused the crash.Share on:
