Crash of a Simmonds Spartan Cirrus III in Balranald
Date & Time:
Jan 7, 1939
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UIT
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
03
YOM:
1929
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The engine failed shortly after take off from Balranald. The aircraft crashed and was destroyed. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.
