3 fatalities

Aircraft crash into sea off Bogala kills all three on board (A71-1)

Bogala (Basilaki Island), Papua New GuineaFlight

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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

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.