Lockheed L-414 Hudson

Operator:

Flugferdir

Registration:

TF-SHB

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Site:

Northeastern Region (Norðurland eystra)

MSN:

414-5995

YOM:

1941

Location:

Akureyri

Country:

Iceland

Region:

Europe

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Crashed in unknown circumstances near Akureyri Airport.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414-08 Hudson IVA in Lae: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1950

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

VH-BDN

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Flight Type:

Test

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Yes

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Lae - Lae

MSN:

6044

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1941

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The crew consisting of two mechanics and one pilot (Captain Gibson-Lee) were involved in a local test flight. Shortly after takeoff, the left engine failed and the pilot elected to return for a safe landing, but unfortunately, the runway was busy with a DC-3. The pilot was forced to make a go around, overflew the runway but was unable to gain sufficient height. At the end of the runway, the aircraft hit telephone wires and crashed in flames onto a house, killing a young honeymooning couple. The aircraft christened 'Petunia' was destroyed by fire, both mechanics were unhurt while the captain was seriously injured. He died from third degree burns ten days later.
Source & photo:
http://www.adastron.com/lockheed/hudson/vh-bdn.htm

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414-08 Hudson IVA in Camden: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 1, 1950 at 0057 LT

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Registration:

VH-SMK

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Cargo

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Camden – Dubbo

MSN:

414-6043

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1941

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Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of 150 feet, the aircraft nosed down first, dove into the ground and crashed in flames in a field. The aircraft was destroyed and both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Richard Cruicksbanks, pilot,
Robert Bruce Purvis, copilot.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it was stated that the total weight of the aircraft was above MTOW by 150 to 300 kilos at the time of the accident and that the right engine was not running at impact. These two facts were not considered as contributory factors. Despite the fact that the pilot was able to fly this kind of aircraft, he was not in possession of a valid license at the time of the accident.

Crash of a Lockheed A-28A Hudson in Recife

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1948

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Registration:

6036

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Military

Survivors:

Yes

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414-7123

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1943

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Caught fire and exploded during the takeoff roll at Recife-Guararapes Airport. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414-56 Hudson IIIA in Lae: 37 killed

Date & Time: Apr 18, 1948

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Registration:

VH-ALA

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Lae – Bulolo

MSN:

414-6460

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1942

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Shortly after takeoff from Lae-Nadzab Airport, while in initial climb, an engine failed. The pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed on an island located in the Markham River, south of the airport. All 37 occupants were killed. It was determined that all passengers were local farmers that were seating in the main cabin without seat or seat belt. Worst accident involving a Lockheed Hudson.

Probable cause:

Investigations stated that the total weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident was not over the MTOW and the exact cause of the engine failure could not be determined with certainty.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414-08 Hudson IV in Balmoral Station: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

VH-SMJ

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Cargo

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Site:

Plain, Valley

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414-6046

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1941

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Crashed and burned on Balmoral Station south of Muswellbrook, while on a trial newspaper dropping flight. The aircraft was preparing to drop newspapers in an open area when it appeared to dive almost vertically into the ground. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Geoff Hoskins, pilot,
Edward Conner, copilot.
Source: http://www.adastron.com/lockheed/hudson/vh-smj.htm

Probable cause:

The investigation attributed the accident to loss of control arising out of incorrect loading. This aircraft was destroyed before its Certificate of Registration was issued and thus the registration VH-SMJ was technically not taken up.
VH-SMJ was not registered by this Department in that no Certificate of Registration had been issued, although an application, dated 19th May 1947, had been lodged at Mascot. It appears that this application was held at Mascot for some months and was finally forwarded to this Head Office with the Interim Certificate of Airworthiness. There is no indication as to when these documents were received at Head Office, but it seems likely that it was prior to the accident as the forwarding date on the Interim CofA is 24th October 1947. The fact that VH-SMJ flew without a CofR constitutes a breach of ANR No 108, but it is considered that no action should be taken as the operator, in making application, complied with the spirit of the Regulation. Also, the fact that the letters VH-SMJ had been allotted probably created the impression that the aircraft was actually registered.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson III off Gibraltar: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1946

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Registration:

FH280

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Military

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Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Few minutes after takeoff from Gibraltar Airport, while climbing, the aircraft suffered a double engine failure. The captain was able to ditch the aircraft and six occupants were rescued while a passenger died. The aircraft was lost.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson in Münster: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1946

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