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Safety history
May 5, 1945Accident
The aircraft departed Lorengau Airport by night bound for Biak-Sorido. During the initial climb, the four engine aircraft crashed on a wooded hill located near the airfield and was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. All 21 occupants were killed. Crew: 1st Lt Rex S. Brown, Cwo Russell T. Crawford, Cpt William V. Mudra, 2nd Lt Paul L. Reinhold, Cpt Frank E. Stewart, 1st Lt Delmar E. Wortman.
Probable cause (official findings): According to the US Command, the accident was caused by
Douglas C-54 Skymaster · 21 fatalities
According to the US Command, the accident was caused by a succession of omissions on part of the crew. After lift off, the captain made a premature turn to the right while climbing to a height of 500 feet. Full accident record