On August 21, 1944, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration A71-1) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Bogala (Basilaki Island), Papua New Guinea in flight. 3 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.
An aircraft crashed into the sea near Bogala for unknown reasons, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants on board.
What happened
The incident involved an aircraft that impacted the water surface off the coast of Bogala. The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unexplained, with no definitive cause identified in the available records. All three individuals aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident. The crew consisted of a pilot and two other personnel who were on duty at the time of the event.
Findings
No specific contributing factors or technical failures have been documented in the source material provided. The investigation concluded that the reason for the crash into the sea was unknown.
What happened in the 21 Aug 1944 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Bogala (Basilaki Island), Papua New Guinea?
An aircraft crashed into the sea near Bogala for unknown reasons, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 21 Aug 1944 Noorduyn Norseman accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Aug 1944 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration A71-1, operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF, at Bogala (Basilaki Island), Papua New Guinea.
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