Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove in Edinburgh

Date & Time: May 29, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-ANDY
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
04441
YOM:
1953
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Edinburgh-Turnhouse Airport, while climbing, an engine failed. The airplane struck power cables, stalled and crashed in a field. Both crew members were evacuated while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after liftoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Devon in Asmara

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1962 at 0520 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
WB532
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
04267
YOM:
1949
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Asmara Airport, the left engine lost power. The pilot raised the undercarriage and attempted an emergency landing. The twin engine aircraft crash landed in a field located 10 km south of Asmara Airport and came to rest. All six occupants were uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Khartoum

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ST-AAB
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
04010
YOM:
1946
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashe landed at Khartoum for unknown reason. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off. The accident occurred during the year 1961 (exact date remains unknown).

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1B in Hanamaki

Date & Time: Nov 14, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
JA5008
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Hanamaki - Hanamaki
MSN:
04430
YOM:
1953
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Hanamaki Airport. Following several circuits, the pilot started a new approach when, on final, the airplane stalled and crashed into the Tama River. Both crew members were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control on final approach due the failure of both engines caused by a fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in São Pedro

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
CR-CAD
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
04005
YOM:
1946
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing, the nose gear collapsed. The airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Failure of the nose gear on landing.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Mercedes

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
S-3
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
04231
YOM:
1949
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Belly landed at Mercedes Airport while completing an ambulance flight. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 into Lake Upemba: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
KAT-20
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Manono - Manono
MSN:
04103
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed Manono on a bombing mission. Few minutes later, while flying over Lake Upemba, the airplane exploded in mid-air and crashed into the lake, killing all three occupants. It is believed that ammunition stored in the cabin exploded in flight.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 5 in Shannon: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
188
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Shannon - Shannon
MSN:
04503
YOM:
1959
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training mission at Shannon Airport. On approach in high winds, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a field located few km from the runway threshold. A crew member was injured while four other occupants were killed.
Crew:
Cpt Jim Liddy, pilot,
Lt D. J. Brady, pilot, †
Lt P. B. Corr, ATC, †
Mr. P. B. Wall, Dpt Transport & Power, †
Mr. J. C. O'Donoghue, Dpt Transport & Power. †

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 6BA in United States of America

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N4276C
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
04357
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered an accident somewhere in the US during the year 1960. The exact date remains unknown. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1B in Warton

Date & Time: Apr 12, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-ALMR
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Warton - Warton
MSN:
04099
YOM:
1949
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew (one instructor and one pilot) was involved in a local training flight consisting of the pilot's proficiency check. After takeoff, while climbing to a height of 200 feet, the instructor reduced power on the left engine, feathered the propeller and raised the flaps. At this time, the airplane lost speed and height. The instructor took over the controls and attempted an emergency landing in a field past the runway end. The aircraft crash landed in a field and came to rest. Both occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the starboard propeller was found to be feathered. Later examination revealed no faults in either propeller feathering systems.