Lockheed PV-1 Ventura crash, Aug 29, 1945 (6 killed), See...
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura accident on August 29, 1945 near Seeadler Harbour (Los Negros Island) Manus, Papua New Guinea with 6 fatalities.
- Date: August 29, 1945
- Aircraft: Lockheed PV-1 Ventura
- Location: Seeadler Harbour (Los Negros Island) Manus, Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
Ventura NZ4619 of No 4 Squadron RNZAF returned early from a flight and approached the airfield low. During a steep turn at about 75 feet it rolled, went inverted and crashed into Seeadler Harbour. All six crew were killed, and only one body was recovered.