Douglas DC-2 crash, Sep 14, 1942 (5 killed), Port Moresby...
Douglas DC-2 accident on September 14, 1942 near Port Moresby National Capital District, Papua New Guinea with 5 fatalities. Cause: The crew flew an...
- Date: September 14, 1942
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-2
- Location: Port Moresby National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew flew an incorrect approach circuit in the dark and the aircraft struck a hill.
The RAAF Douglas DC 2 A30-5 of No. 36 Squadron crashed while on approach to Seven Mile Aerodrome at Port Moresby on 14 September 1942. All five crew were killed and the aircraft burned.