No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash on landing at Pouembout (NZ2023)

Pouembout-Plaine des Gaïacs AFB, New CaledoniaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 7, 1942, a Lockheed L-414 Hudson (registration NZ2023) operated by Royal New Zealand Air Force - RNZAF was involved in an aviation accident near Pouembout-Plaine des Gaïacs AFB, New Caledonia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-08-26Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane suffered a hard landing accident at Pouembout-Plaine des Gaïacs Air Base, resulting in total loss of the airframe but no injuries to those on board.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft experienced an accident during its final approach and landing phase at Pouembout-Plaine des Gaïacs AFB. The plane impacted the ground upon touchdown, sustaining significant structural damage that rendered it beyond economic repair. Despite the severity of the airframe loss, there were no casualties reported among the occupants or personnel on the ground.

Findings

The incident resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. No specific contributing factors, mechanical failures, or human error details are provided in the available records for this event.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Dec 1942 Lockheed L-414 Hudson accident near Pouembout-Plaine des Gaïacs AFB, New Caledonia?

A twin-engine airplane suffered a hard landing accident at Pouembout-Plaine des Gaïacs Air Base, resulting in total loss of the airframe but no injuries to those on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Dec 1942 Lockheed L-414 Hudson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Dec 1942 involved a Lockheed L-414 Hudson, registration NZ2023, operated by Royal New Zealand Air Force - RNZAF, at Pouembout-Plaine des Gaïacs AFB, New Caledonia.