Noorduyn Norseman crash, Feb 14, 1946 (3 killed), Lockhar...
Noorduyn Norseman accident on February 14, 1946 near Lockhart River Queensland, Australia with 3 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft struck a tree while...
- Date: February 14, 1946
- Aircraft: Noorduyn Norseman
- Location: Lockhart River Queensland, Australia
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The aircraft struck a tree while attempting to land in bad weather.
A RAAF Norseman flying from Cairns to Iron Range, with a fuel stop at Cooktown, lost radio contact in severe weather. The wreckage was found about 10 miles south of Iron Range, and all three crew were killed.