Crash of a Douglas R4D-7 near Touho: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 31, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
39100
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Nouméa – Touho
MSN:
16048/32796
YOM:
1945
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While descending to Touho Airfield in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft crashed onto a hill and was destroyed. All six occupants were killed.