Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 27 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-92829
Location: 3,2 km off Lae –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/systemAircraft engine/system
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred off the coast of Lae, Papua New Guinea. At least one occupant was fatally injured. Investigation is underway.A serious aviation incident occurred off the coast of Lae, Papua New Guinea. At least one occupant was fatally injured. Investigation is underway.
Description
Crashed in sea off Lae, Papua New Guinea. At least one occupant was killed.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions.Share on:
