Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 12 May 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-18651
Location: near Dobodura –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems and navigation equipment.Aircraft control systems and navigation equipment.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred near the Dobodura Airfield in Papua New Guinea. Investigation revealed a loss of control leading to a crash.A serious aviation incident occurred near the Dobodura Airfield in Papua New Guinea. Investigation revealed a loss of control leading to a crash.
Description
Crashed near Dobodura Airfield, Papua New Guinea.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions.Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions.Share on:
