Lockheed L-414 Hudson crash, Jul 24, 1943 (4 killed), Vel...
Lockheed L-414 Hudson accident on July 24, 1943 near Vella Lavella Island, Solomon Islands with 4 fatalities. Cause: Damage from Japanese fighter attacks.
- Date: July 24, 1943
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-414 Hudson
- Location: Vella Lavella Island, Solomon Islands
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Damage from Japanese fighter attacks
A Royal New Zealand Air Force Lockheed Hudson on a patrol between New Georgia and Bougainville was attacked by Japanese fighters near Vella Lavella Island on 24 July 1943. It ditched in the sea, and four of the five crew were killed while the survivors were strafed.