Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 11 October 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-48232
Location: near Wewak –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control due to severe turbulence and low visibility in poor weather conditions. The aircraft was unable to maintain its trajectory and subsequently crashed.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control due to severe turbulence and low visibility in poor weather conditions. The aircraft was unable to maintain its trajectory and subsequently crashed.
Description
Crashed in poor weather.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Severe turbulence and low visibility caused by adverse weather conditions.Severe turbulence and low visibility caused by adverse weather conditions.Share on:
