Aircraft crash during navigation exercise near Wau

No fatalities • Wau, Papua New Guinea • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into jungle terrain while conducting a training mission for the 38th Squadron during its approach to Wau.

What happened

During a scheduled navigation exercise performed for the 38th Squadron, an aircraft went down in a forested area. The flight was in the process of approaching Wau when the accident occurred. The impact took place within dense jungle, and the specific details regarding the crash sequence remain undetermined.

All eight crew members on board sustained injuries during the event. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact with the terrain.

Findings

The exact cause of the accident is currently unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the descent into the jungle have not been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-10-22 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Wau, Papua New Guinea?

An aircraft crashed into jungle terrain while conducting a training mission for the 38th Squadron during its approach to Wau.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-10-22 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-10-22 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration A65-92, operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF, at Wau, Papua New Guinea.

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