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Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DK Dakota IV in Luqa

Date & Time: Dec 23, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGKD
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luqa - London
MSN:
14150/25595
YOM:
1944
Location:
Luqa
Malta
Country:
Malta
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff in unknown circumstances. No casualties.

Crash of an Avro 691 Lancastrian I in Broglie: 8 killed

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1946 at 0615 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 691 Lancastrian
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGMF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Lydda - London
MSN:
1186
YOM:
1944
Location:
Broglie
Eure
Country:
France
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a training mission between Lydda and London. While overflying France, west of Evreux, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with low visibility when the aircraft crashed in a field and disintegrated on impact. A crew member survived while eight other occupants were killed. It is believed the loss of control may have been caused by a navigational error or occurred when the pilot attempted to establish a visual control with the ground.

Crash of an Avro 691 Lancastrian I in Bournemouth

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Avro 691 Lancastrian
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGLU
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bournemouth - Bournemouth
MSN:
1175
YOM:
1944
Location:
Bournemouth
Dorset
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the crew lost control of the aircraft that veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove I in Bournemouth: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1946
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGUC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bournemouth - Bournemouth
MSN:
04000/P/2
YOM:
1945
Location:
Bournemouth
Dorset
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Bournemouth-Hurn Airport, while on a local training flight, the captain encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The twin engine aircraft went out of control and crash landed in a field near the airport. The pilot Captain Collier and a passenger, a De Havilland representative, Mr. North, were killed. Two other passengers, also BOAC employees, Mr. A. Pierce and P. Fawcett, were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-50-DL in Luqa: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGHT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luqa – Londres
MSN:
10103
YOM:
1943
Location:
Luqa
Malta
Country:
Malta
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the captain informed ATC that the left engine failed and obtained the permission to return for an emergency landing. During the last turn, the right engine failed as well. The pilot nosed down for an immediate landing when the aircraft plunged into the earth and hit violently the runway surface. It bounced, went out of control and veered off runway before coming to rest in flames. A crew member was killed while four others were injured.
Probable cause:
Immediately after rotation, the crew modified the position of the fuel selector on auxiliary tanks that were insufficiently filled. It resulted an almost simultaneous failure of both engines due to fuel starvation.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII in RAF Aldermaston

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII
Operator:
Registration:
PP325
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1387
YOM:
1945
Location:
Aldermaston AFB
Berkshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of an Avro 691 Lancastrian I in Mauripur AFB

Date & Time: May 17, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Avro 691 Lancastrian
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGMH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Northolt – Mauripur
MSN:
1188
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mauripur AFB (Karachi)
Sindh (سنڌ سندھ)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Landed hard in Mauripur AFB and was considered as damaged beyond repair. No casualties.

Crash of an Avro 691 Lancastrian I in Sydney

Date & Time: May 2, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Avro 691 Lancastrian
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGMC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
London – Sydney
MSN:
1183
YOM:
1944
Location:
Sydney
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On touchdown, an undercarriage failed. The aircraft skidded for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Undercarriage failure.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DL in Oviedo

Date & Time: Apr 17, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGHK
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Gibraltar – London
MSN:
9406
YOM:
1943
Location:
Oviedo
Principality of Asturias
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Enroute from Gibraltar to London, the crew encountered an engine failure. The captain contacted ATC and decided to divert to Oviedo Airport. After touchdown with one engine inoperative, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest. All occupants escaped unhurt but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of an Avro 691 Lancastrian I into the Indian Ocean: 10 killed

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Avro 691 Lancastrian
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGLX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
London – Karachi – Colombo – Cocos Island – Sydney
MSN:
1178
YOM:
1944
Location:
Indian Ocean
World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into the Indian Ocean while on a leg from Colombo to Cocos Islands. As the aircraft failed to arrive, SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended 10 days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the crew was ever found. Lost without trace.
Probable cause:
As the aircraft was no recovered, it was not possible to determine the exact cause of the accident.
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