Martin B-26 Marauder crash, Sep 12, 1943 (2 killed), Dobo...
Martin B-26 Marauder accident on September 12, 1943 near Dobodura Oro (Northern), Papua New Guinea with 2 fatalities. Cause: The engine could not be...
- Date: September 12, 1943
- Aircraft: Martin B-26 Marauder
- Location: Dobodura Oro (Northern), Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The engine could not be restarted after it was shut down, probably because of a magneto failure.
A USAAF Martin B 26 Marauder named Reluctant Dragon sank after ditching off Dobodura, Papua New Guinea, following an engine shutdown. Two crew were killed and three others swam to the beach.