Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 20 October 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-40-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-23965
Location: NNE off Palmyra Island Atoll –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 15 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Flight Navigation SystemFlight Navigation System
Category: Accident
A missing en route incident occurred involving a flight over Palmyra Island. The last reported position was approximately 80 km North-Northeast of the island, obscured by overcast conditions.A missing en route incident occurred involving a flight over Palmyra Island. The last reported position was approximately 80 km North-Northeast of the island, obscured by overcast conditions.
Description
Missing en route Palmyra Island. The last reported position was 80 km NNE of Palmyra Island, while flying on top of overcast.
Primary Cause
Overcast conditions likely contributed to reduced visibility and navigational accuracy.Overcast conditions likely contributed to reduced visibility and navigational accuracy.Share on:
