Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 30 August 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-50-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-24258
Location: Nadzab –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred at Nadzab Airport, Papua New Guinea, resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic crash.A serious aviation incident occurred at Nadzab Airport, Papua New Guinea, resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic crash.
Description
Crashed at Nadzab, Papua New Guinea.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors, potentially including a sudden loss of control due to adverse weather conditions and mechanical failure.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors, potentially including a sudden loss of control due to adverse weather conditions and mechanical failure.Share on:
