Lockheed PV-1 Ventura crash, Jun 9, 1945 (6 killed), Lele...
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura accident on June 9, 1945 near Lelet New Ireland, Papua New Guinea with 6 fatalities.
- Date: June 9, 1945
- Aircraft: Lockheed PV-1 Ventura
- Location: Lelet New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
Ventura NZ4613 of 8 Squadron RNZAF was lost on 9 June 1945 on a mission from Emirau that included a raid on Rabaul and a leaflet drop over New Ireland. The aircraft crashed on the Lelet Plateau and its wreckage was only found in November 1945. All six crew were killed.