Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Tufi
Date & Time:
Apr 11, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
40-1418
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1418
YOM:
1940
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While performing a regional flight, the aircraft was shot by enemy fire. The pilot attempted to make an emergency landing in a jungle located near Tufi. All seven occupants survived but 47 days were needed to join the nearest city.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.
