Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon 2 in Broome

Date & Time: Jan 7, 1942
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.84 Dragon
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UVN
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Broome – Perth
MSN:
6106
YOM:
1936
Location:
Broome
Western Australia
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Broome Airport, while climbing, one of the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in a field located 5 km south of the airport, bursting into flames. All four occupants escaped with minor injuries.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson I in Broome

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
A16-83
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
414-1937
YOM:
1940
Location:
Broome
Western Australia
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed and burned on take off at Broome Airport. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire while all four occupants were unhurt.
Crew (13th Squadron):
F/L J. Sharp +3.
Probable cause:
Braking binding.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.50 in Mia Mia Station

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1934
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.50
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UMC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Carnarvon – Broome
MSN:
74
YOM:
1929
Location:
Mia Mia Station
Western Australia
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Carnarvon to Broome, weather conditions worsened and crew decided to divert to Mia Mia Station. Upon landing, the airplane hit violently the runway surface, causing the propeller to be torn off. The blades went trough the cabin and the aircraft came to rest. As the airplane was damaged beyond repair, all three passengers were injured and both crew members were unhurt.
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