Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 1 April 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-18568
Location: 8 km from Dobodura No. 7 (Kenney, Girua) Airstrip (PNP) –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft engine(s)Aircraft engine(s)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft, likely a single-engine Cessna, crashed shortly after takeoff from Dobodura No. 7 Airstrip, Papua New Guinea. The incident occurred during takeoff, and the cause is currently under investigation.A small aircraft, likely a single-engine Cessna, crashed shortly after takeoff from Dobodura No. 7 Airstrip, Papua New Guinea. The incident occurred during takeoff, and the cause is currently under investigation.
Description
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Dobodura No. 7 Airstrip, Papua New Guinea.
Source of Information
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-47/41-18568.htmlhttp://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-47/41-18568.htmlPrimary Cause
Possible mechanical failure during takeoff, potentially related to engine issues or control system malfunction.Possible mechanical failure during takeoff, potentially related to engine issues or control system malfunction.Share on:
