Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 19 September 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-108928
Location: Finschhafen –
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 in Finchhafen, Papua New Guinea. An aircraft crashed, resulting in significant damage and potential loss of life.A serious aviation incident occurred in Finchhafen, Papua New Guinea. An aircraft crashed, resulting in significant damage and potential loss of life.
Description
Crashed at Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Further investigation is required to determine the precise cause of the crash.Unknown ? Further investigation is required to determine the precise cause of the crash.Share on:
