Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 8 December 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-23851
Location: 1,6 km off Lae –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: EnginesEngines
Category: Accident
A Cessna 206 aircraft experienced a loss of power near the Huon Gulf in Papua New Guinea following a power failure on both engines. The aircraft was attempting to fly a short distance when the engine failures occurred.A Cessna 206 aircraft experienced a loss of power near the Huon Gulf in Papua New Guinea following a power failure on both engines. The aircraft was attempting to fly a short distance when the engine failures occurred.
Description
Ditched into Huon Gulf near Lae, Papua New Guinea following loss of power on both engines.
Source of Information
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-47/42-23851.htmlhttp://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-47/42-23851.htmlPrimary Cause
Power failure on both engines.Power failure on both engines.Share on:
