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Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 2B in Pershore

Date & Time: Apr 26, 1965
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Aircruise
Registration:
G-AJLW
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Yeovil – Hucknall
MSN:
04033
YOM:
1947
Location:
Pershore
Worcestershire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While cruising in sleet showers, the left engine failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and completed a wheels-up landing in an open field. There were no casualties and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine in flight.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 2B in Old

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1965
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Shackleton Aviation
Registration:
G-AKJG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Sywell – Bristol
MSN:
04071
YOM:
1947
Location:
Old
Northamptonshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was in charge to deliver the aircraft from Sywell to Bristol. En route, one of the engine caught fire and the pilot reduced his altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field and came to rest. While the pilot was uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine fire in flight.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 2B in Libya

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1964
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Libyan Aviation Company
Registration:
G-ANGE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
04167
YOM:
1953
Location:
Libya
All Libya
Country:
Libya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at the Oil Station n° 12, somewhere in Libya, one of the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Suipacha: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1964 at 1520 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
S-4
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Morón - Morón
Location:
Suipacha
Buenos Aires province
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While performing a training flight out from Morón AFB, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a field located 2 km from Suipacha. A crew member was killed while the second occupant was injured.
Crew:
1st Lt Tomás Orru, †
1st Lt Luis Alejandro Lanfranci.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 6BA in Stuart: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 9, 1964 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
National Executive Flight Service
Registration:
N4267C
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Stuart - Stuart
MSN:
04337
YOM:
1952
Location:
Stuart-Witham Field
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
4035
Captain / Total hours on type:
210.00
Circumstances:
The crew was conducting a local training flight at Stuart-Witham Field Airport. Just after liftoff, while taking off with one engine inoperative to simulate a failure, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the aircraft stalled during a simulated single-engine takeoff because its speed was insufficient. Inadequate supervision of flight on part of the crew.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Córdoba: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 3, 1963
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
T-67
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
La Rioja – Córdoba
MSN:
04027
YOM:
1947
Location:
Córdoba
Córdoba
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While approaching Córdoba Airbase, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed near Villa Allende, some 15 km north of the airfield. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in San Carlos de Bariloche

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1963
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
T-64
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
04146
YOM:
1948
Location:
San Carlos de Bariloche
Río Negro
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing for unknown reason. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

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

Date & Time: Feb 18, 1963
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
JA5003
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
04375
YOM:
1952
Location:
Nakatane (Tanegashima Island)
Kyūshū
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Nakatane Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest few dozen yards farther. There were no injuries among the occupants while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Devon at Wigram AFB

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1963 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
NZ1830
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Wigram - Wigram
MSN:
04428
YOM:
1953
Location:
Wigram AFB (Christchurch)
Canterbury Regional Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a local training flight at Wigram AFB. On final approach, an engine caught fire. The pilot lost control of the aircraft that stalled and crashed short of runway. While the pilot was uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine fire on final approach.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove in Santa Maria: 8 killed

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1962
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Center Air Lines
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Hawthorne – Santa Maria
Location:
Santa Maria
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a charter flight from Hawthorne, California, to Santa Maria, with a crew of two and six employees of the Martin Aircraft Group. During the final approach completed by night, one of the engine lost power. The airplane lost height, struck trees and crashed, killing all eight occupants.
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