Terapo

Stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff from Terapo Airstrip while on a local cargo flight. The passenger was slightly injured while the pilot was seriously wounded.

After landing at Terapo Airstrip, the airplane developed a swing to starboard and corrective action applied using a combination of rudder, throttle and brakes. The swing was almost corrected when the starboard wheel hit a deep drain which pulled the other wheel into the drain, resulting in the undercarriage being torn off. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and the pilot escaped uninjured.
Crew:
Sgt S. Reading, pilot.

While taking off from Terapo Airfield, the twin engine airplane swung violently and crashed into light jungle beside the strip. All four occupants escaped unhurt and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
F/O G. A. Atkinson, pilot.
Passengers:
Maj Gen Clive Selwyn Steele,
Br William Arthur Tope,
Br William Charles Douglas Veale.