Douglas C-39 (DC-2) crash, Mar 9, 1944, Molesworth Victoria
Douglas C-39 (DC-2) accident on March 9, 1944 near Molesworth Victoria, Australia with no fatalities. Cause: Carburettor icing affected the engines,...
- Date: March 9, 1944
- Aircraft: Douglas C-39 (DC-2)
- Location: Molesworth Victoria, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Carburettor icing affected the engines, forcing a landing at Molesworth.
The USAAF DC 2 (C 39) VH-CCF was carrying three crew and 14 passengers when carburettor icing affected both engines. The captain made a forced landing at Molesworth, Victoria. All occupants were unhurt.