De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

Operator:

Registration:

VP-KEC

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MSN:

6893

YOM:

1945

Location:

Kilindoni (Mafia Island)

Pwani Region

Country:

Tanzania

Region:

Africa

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On touchdown, the aircraft went out of control, overturned and came to rest upside down. There were no casualties.

Ground fire of a De Havilland DH.89B Dominie inn Rotorua

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1950

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Registration:

ZK-ALC

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Site:

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Schedule:

Rotorua – Hamilton

MSN:

6664

YOM:

1943

Location:

Rotorua

Country:

New Zealand

Region:

Oceania

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The aircraft was parked at Rotorua Airport and ready for its schedule flight to Hamilton Airport (Rukuhia). During engine start up, a fire erupted from the left engine and the fire spread to the dry grass. The aircraft caught fire and all five occupants were able to vacate the cabin before the aircraft would be completely destroyed by fire.

Probable cause:

Engine fire during start up.

Ground fire of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Masindi

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1949

Type of aircraft:

Noon & Pearce Air Charters

Operator:

Registration:

VP-KFV

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MSN:

6406

YOM:

1938

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A fire erupted when the pilot started the engines. He was able to vacate the cabin before the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Coolibah: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 21, 1949 at 1300 LT

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Registration:

VH-UZY

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Schedule:

Wyndham – Coolibah – Tennant Creek

MSN:

6384

YOM:

1937

Flight number:

CK1203

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The pilot George C. 'Colin' Johnston was performing a flight from Wyndham to Tennant Creek with an intermediate stop in Coolibah, NT. The twin engine aircraft landed at 1210LT and some mail was delivered to the pilot who took off at 1300LT. Shortly after liftoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft banked left and crashed in a huge explosion. The pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it was probably the result of severe turbulences and reduced performance due to a high density altitude.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Hutton Cranswick

Date & Time: Oct 4, 1949

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Weston Air Service

Registration:

EI-AEA

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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MSN:

6433

YOM:

1948

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The approach to RAF Driffield was performing at dusk when the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a field located at Highfield Farm, about 2 miles southeast of the airbase. All seven occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the crew started the descent without customs clearance.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Brough: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1949

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Operator:

North Sea Air Transport

Registration:

G-AIWZ

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MSN:

6867

YOM:

1946

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Crashed on approach to Brough, East Yorkshire. All four passengers were injured while the pilot was killed.

Ground fire of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Prestwick

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1949

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Registration:

G-AKSF

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MSN:

6490

YOM:

1940

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During the engine start-up, a fire erupted. The pilot, sole on board, was able to evacuate the cabin before the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Ground fire of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Aghajari

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1949

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Registration:

G-AJGZ

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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Site:

MSN:

6883

YOM:

1945

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During engine start-up, a fire erupted. All five passengers were able to evacuate the cabin and were unhurt. Unfortunately, the pilot was injured by fire that completely destroyed the airplane.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Cowes

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1949

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Operator:

Somerton Airways

Registration:

G-AGPI

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