Incident Overview
Date: Friday 24 November 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-93504
Location: off Wewak –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft communication system (radios, transponders).Aircraft communication system (radios, transponders).
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft experienced a loss of communication with air traffic control while en route between Numfor Island and Finanzhafen. The aircraft was unable to transmit its position and intentions.A passenger aircraft experienced a loss of communication with air traffic control while en route between Numfor Island and Finanzhafen. The aircraft was unable to transmit its position and intentions.
Description
Missing while on a flight between Numfor Island and Finschhafen.
Primary Cause
Communication failure due to a potential interference event.Communication failure due to a potential interference event.Share on:
