Lockheed L-414 Hudson crash, Feb 11, 1942 (4 killed), Gas...
Lockheed L-414 Hudson accident on February 11, 1942 near Gasmata West New Britain, Papua New Guinea with 4 fatalities. Cause: Shot down by Japanese...
- Date: February 11, 1942
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-414 Hudson
- Location: Gasmata West New Britain, Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Shot down by Japanese fighters after the bombing run on Gasmata Harbor.
A Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Hudson attacking Japanese shipping in Gasmata Harbor was shot down by Japanese fighters after its bombing run. It crashed in the jungle inland from Gasmata, and all four crew were killed. The wreck was discovered in 2008.