Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crash, Apr 12, 1943 (6 killed)
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress accident on April 12, 1943 near Matong East New Britain, Papua New Guinea with 6 fatalities.
- Date: April 12, 1943
- Aircraft: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
- Location: Matong East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
A USAAF Boeing B 17 on a reconnaissance mission from Port Moresby was attacked by several Japanese fighters near Matong, New Britain, on 12 April 1943. Six crew were killed, and four crew who bailed out were captured by Japanese soldiers.