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Aircraft Crash Off Port Moresby Results in Total Loss of Crew (2447)

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On October 16, 1943, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 2447) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in flight. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-25Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the ocean near Port Moresby under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all six crew members on board.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft that impacted the sea in the waters off Port Moresby. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undefined in the available records. Upon impact, the aircraft was lost, and there were no survivors from the flight deck or cabin crew.

All six individuals on board perished in the accident. The exact location of the wreckage relative to the coastline is not specified beyond the general area of Port Moresby. No further details regarding the immediate cause of the descent or any prior distress signals are provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Oct 1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea?

An aircraft crashed into the ocean near Port Moresby under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all six crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Oct 1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Oct 1943 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 2447, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

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