Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Skindiwai: 8 killed
Date & Time:
Mar 11, 1943
Operator:
Registration:
41-38662
Survivors:
No
MSN:
6045
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a supply mission to Australian soldiers operating near the village of Skindiwai, in the region of Tufi. While approaching the drop zone, the aircraft was too low, hit tree tops and crashed. All eight occupants were killed.
Crew (22nd TCS):
S/Sgt Elmer L. Crowley, pilot,
F/O Robert Vernon Newlin, copilot,
Sgt Benjamin J. Palma, flight engineer,
Sgt Charles A. Kelley,
Cpl John J. Peaff Jr.,
Pfc Leon M. Trach.
Passengers:
Pte Lawrence Oliver Clive Caldwell,
Pte Alma Mark Webb.
Crew (22nd TCS):
S/Sgt Elmer L. Crowley, pilot,
F/O Robert Vernon Newlin, copilot,
Sgt Benjamin J. Palma, flight engineer,
Sgt Charles A. Kelley,
Cpl John J. Peaff Jr.,
Pfc Leon M. Trach.
Passengers:
Pte Lawrence Oliver Clive Caldwell,
Pte Alma Mark Webb.
