Narrative:
The aircraft was damaged in a crash-landing.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 26 September 1944 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-30-DK (DC-3) |
| Operator: | United States Army Air Force - USAAF |
| Registration: | 43-48236 |
| MSN: | 25497/14052 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Bellona Island (BNY) ( Solomon Islands)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Bellona Airport (BNY/AGGB), Solomon Islands |
The aircraft was damaged in a crash-landing.
Sources:
» Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR)Photos
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