Crash of a Lockheed 10 Electra near Condamine
Date & Time:
Feb 11, 1948
Operator:
Registration:
VH-AEC
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Brisbane – Roma
MSN:
1034
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Enroute from Brisbane-Archerfield to Roma, while flying in the region of Condamine in poor weather conditions, the right engine failed. The crew reduced his altitude and elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft hit a tree and crashed in a field. A passenger and a pilot were slightly injured while all other occupants were unarmed. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine in flight.
