Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 November 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-92811
Location: 16 km W of Sailum –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control system (e.g., flight control surfaces).Aircraft control system (e.g., flight control surfaces).
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control during takeoff or landing.Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control during takeoff or landing.Share on:
