Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 November 1942
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-38628
Location: Popondetta –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/propeller.Aircraft engine/propeller.
A small Cessna 172 aircraft was shot down near Popondetta. The incident occurred during daylight hours.A small Cessna 172 aircraft was shot down near Popondetta. The incident occurred during daylight hours.
Description
Shot down at Popondetta.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or pilot error.Possible mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
