Narrative:
The C-47 was landing at Port Moresby-Wards Airfield when it swung to starboard and struck a bank. It appeared that the tail wheel was unlocked on landing.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 16 May 1944 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-5-DK (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF |
| Registration: | A65-33 |
| MSN: | 12359 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 22 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 25 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Port Moresby-Wards Airfield ( Papua New Guinea)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Port Moresby-Wards Airfield, Papua New Guinea |
The C-47 was landing at Port Moresby-Wards Airfield when it swung to starboard and struck a bank. It appeared that the tail wheel was unlocked on landing.
Classification:
Runway excursion
Sources:
» Australian Military Aircraft Serials and Aircraft History web sitePhotos
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