Lockheed PV-1 Ventura crash, Apr 6, 1944 (7 killed), Luga...
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura accident on April 6, 1944 near Luganville, Vanuatu with 7 fatalities.
- Date: April 6, 1944
- Aircraft: Lockheed PV-1 Ventura
- Location: Luganville, Vanuatu
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
The PV 1 Ventura NZ4538 of the RNZAF was on a bombing exercise over Palikulo Bay off Luganville. While turning the pilot lost control, the aircraft overturned and dove into the sea. All seven occupants were killed.