Douglas DC-5 crash, Nov 6, 1942, Lurnea Queensland
Douglas DC-5 accident on November 6, 1942 near Lurnea Queensland, Australia with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure at altitude..
- Date: November 6, 1942
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-5
- Location: Lurnea Queensland, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure at altitude.
A Douglas DC 5 carrying 20 US soldiers and two crew made an emergency landing at Lurnea, Queensland, after an engine failure. All 22 occupants were unhurt, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.