Oro (Northern)

The pilot Geoffrey Wallace was performing a cargo flight from Popondetta to Port Moresby and encountered poor weather conditions en route. At an altitude of 9,400 feet, the twin engine aircraft struck trees and crashed on Mt Owen Stanley. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the pilot was found. In October 1970, while searching for a missing Piper Aztec, the wreckage of the Piaggio was found.

On approach to Embessa, the aircrasft suffered engine problems. The crew elected to make an emergency landing and the aircraft crash landed. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

The crew was involved in a training flight from Dobodura and was scheduled to turn above Cape Killerton. Shortly after take off, the crew shut down one of the engine but most probably due to a magneto failure, was unable to restart it. The captain decided to ditch the aircraft but for unknown reason, landed too far off shore. The aircraft christened 'Reluctant Dragon' sank rapidly by deep water and was lost. Two crew members were killed while three others occupants could swim to the beach.
Crew (22nd BG):
1st Lt Carroll C. McGlasson, pilot,
2nd Lt Douglas W. Diggs, copilot, †
S/Sgt Clifford F. McClure, crew chief, †
S/Sgt Donald G. Murray, radio operator.

Crashed on take off. Crew fate remains unknown.

The crew was performing a supply mission to Australian soldiers based near the village of Skindiwai, in the region of Tufi. While approaching the drop zone, the airplane collided with trees and crashed in a dense wooded area. 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:
Pvt Lawrence Oliver Clive Caldwell,
Pvt Alma Mark Webb.

While taking off from Popondetta Airfield, the twin engine airplane suffered a left engine failure. The airplane rolled to the left, hit the runway surface and crashed. All four occupants escaped uninjured.
Crew:
Sgt Jarrett, pilot.
Passengers:
Lt Stewart,
Sgt McKenna,
Pvt Rafe.

The airplane named 'So Sorry' departed Port Moresby-Seven Mile Drome on an operation to Lae. Over the target area, it was hit by enemy fire that cut the elevator cables. The pilot was able to leave the area but was forced to attempt an emergency landing in Kukuobata, near Dobodura. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, all eight occupants were rescued, among them three were injured.
Crew (22nd BG):
1st Lt Gerald J. Crosson, pilot,
McCaskey,
Johnson +5.

The crew was engaged in a supply mission to Soputa to drop ammunition and oil drums to Australian soldiers at the drop zone called 'Jumbora'. While flying at an altitude of 100 feet, the twin engine airplane nosed up sharply then crash landed in a wooded area. Three crew members were killed and one was injured.
Crew (1st OTU):
S/L William Allan Pedrina, pilot, †
F/O Donald Beviss Kerr, observer, †
Sgt Arthur Rupert Itzerott, radio operator, †
W/O Leo Charles Callaghan, air gunner.

The airplane departed Port Moresby-Wards (5 Mile Drome) on a flight to Popondetta and crashed on approach following a pilot error. There were no fatalities.

On final approach to Dobodura Airport, the twin engine airplane was hit by enemy fire while the airfield was bombed. The aircraft crashed short of runway and was damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.