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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-50-DL near Broken Hill: 9 killed

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
6809
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
10104
YOM:
1943
Location:
Broken Hill
Central
Country:
Zambia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
24
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances north of Broken Hill, North Rhodesia. Nine passengers were killed in the accident.

Crash of a Stinson Model A-2W near Redesdale: 10 killed

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1945 at 0825 LT
Type of aircraft:
Stinson Model A
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UYY
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Melbourne – Kerang – Mildura – Broken Hill
MSN:
9130
YOM:
1936
Location:
Redesdale
Victoria
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
Enroute, the outer port wing broke off. The three engine aircraft christened 'Tokana' dove into the ground and crashed near Redesdale, killing all 10 occupants.
Crew:
Alan Murn, pilot,
Orville Openshaw, copilot.
Probable cause:
It appears that the physical loss of the port wing was caused by a structural failure due to the presence of fatigue cracks. Following this accident, it was decreed that all aircraft should henceforth be x-rayed for signs of cracks and structural weaknesses. The presence of turbulence and strong winds at the time of the accident was considered as a contributory factor.

Crash of an Avro 619 Five near Broken Hill

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Avro 619 Five
Operator:
Registration:
G-AASO
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Salisbury – Broken Hill
MSN:
383
YOM:
1930
Location:
Broken Hill
Central
Country:
Zambia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Broken Hill on a flight from Salisbury, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in an uninhabited area located 19 km from Broken Hill. All five occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.61 Giant Moth in Broken Hill

Date & Time: Jan 19, 1930
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.61 Giant Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-AAEV
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
335
YOM:
1929
Location:
Broken Hill
Central
Country:
Zambia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from Broken Hill, on a flight from Croydon to South Africa, the aircraft crashed for unknown reason. All seven occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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