Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 January 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-38680
Location: Owi Island –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident

A serious aviation incident occurred at Owi Island, Papua New Guinea, resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of life and substantial property damage.A serious aviation incident occurred at Owi Island, Papua New Guinea, resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of life and substantial property damage.
Description
Crashed at Owi Island, Papua New Guinea.
Primary Cause
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