Executive/Corporate/Business

Hama Governorate (مُحافظة حماه‎)

MSN:

6424

YOM:

1947

Location:

Hama

Country:

Syria

Region:

Asia

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Crashed in unknown circumstances.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Abadan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1951

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

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Registration:

G-ALGO

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

MSN:

6830

YOM:

1949

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Shortly after takeoff from Abadan Airfield, the twin engine aircraft hit the chimney of a refinery and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Great Slave Lake

Date & Time: Jan 2, 1951

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Operator:

McInnes Products Corporation

Registration:

CF-ECN

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MSN:

4702

YOM:

1942

Location:

Great Slave Lake

Northwest Territories

Country:

Canada

Region:

North America

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Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason.

Crash of a Lockheed 18-08A LodeStar in Calgary

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1949

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed 18 LodeStar

Operator:

Pacific Petroleum

Registration:

CF-TCU

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MSN:

18-2060

YOM:

1941

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During the takeoff roll, several tires burst. Despite the situation, the captain decided to continue the takeoff procedure and completed the rotation shortly later. During initial climb, the crew realized that the aircraft was on fire. Immediately, the captain reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The twin engine aircraft crash landed and slid on its belly for several yards before coming to rest in flames. All eight occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Probable cause:

Tire burst on takeoff.

Crash of a Grumman G-73 Mallard in London: 6 killed

Date & Time: Oct 28, 1949 at 0100 LT

Type of aircraft:

Grumman G-73 Mallard

Operator:

Registration:

NC2956

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Arab Contracting & Trading Company

MSN:

J-15

YOM:

1947

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Aircraft flight hours:

1235

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After takeoff from London-Heathrow Airport, while climbing to a height of some 30-50 feet, the seaplane banked left to an angle of 40° and then lost height and hit the ground some 150 yards to the left of the runway. The aircraft continued for some 450 yards before coming to rest in flames. A crew member was seriously injured while six other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Miles M.57 Aerovan 3 in K1 AFB

Date & Time: Oct 2, 1949

Type of aircraft:

Miles M.57 Aerovan

Operator:

Registration:

G-AIHK

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Landing (descent or approach)

MSN:

6384

YOM:

1946

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Went out of control on landing following the loss of a propeller. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Propeller failure.

Crash of a Lockheed 18-10 LodeStar in Newark

Date & Time: Sep 29, 1949

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed 18 LodeStar

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Registration:

NC2020

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White Plains – Newark

MSN:

18-2134

YOM:

1941

Location:

Newark

New Jersey

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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On final approach to Newark Airport, the twin engine aircraft hit power cables and crashed in a swampy area. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was written off.

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

Date & Time: Sep 24, 1949

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.104 Dove

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Registration:

G-AHYX

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