Douglas DC-3 crash, Oct 9, 1942 (8 killed), Nouméa-La Ton...
Douglas DC-3 accident on October 9, 1942 near Nouméa-La Tontouta New Caledonia, New Caledonia with 8 fatalities. Cause: One engine failed shortly after...
- Date: October 9, 1942
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Nouméa-La Tontouta New Caledonia, New Caledonia
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: One engine failed shortly after a heavily loaded night takeoff in poor visibility.
A United States Marine Corps Douglas R4D, a Navy version of the C 47, crashed into Ousassio Hill near Nouméa La Tontouta Airport, New Caledonia, shortly after a night takeoff. All eight aboard were killed, and the hill was later renamed Kimball Hill.