Lockheed PV-1 Ventura crash, Sep 9, 1944 (5 killed), Solo...
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura accident on September 9, 1944 near Solomon Islands with 5 fatalities.
- Date: September 9, 1944
- Aircraft: Lockheed PV-1 Ventura
- Location: Solomon Islands
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
A Royal New Zealand Air Force Lockheed PV 1 Ventura on a bombing mission over Rabaul disappeared while approaching the target after leaving Honiara on 9 September 1944. It apparently crashed into the Solomon Sea and all five crew were lost.