Sydney-Kingsford Smith | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The three engine aircraft was returning to Sydney-Mascot following a sightseeing flight over the city of Sydney. On final approach, the aircraft was caught by strong winds and hit the ground short of runway. All eight occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Caught by strong winds on final approach.

Crash of a Tugan LJW7 Gannet in Cordeaux Dam: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1936 at 1945 LT

Type of aircraft:

Tugan LJW7 Gannet

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Registration:

VH-UUZ

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Young - Sydney

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TA-52

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1935

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The airplane was flown to Young to pick up four passengers after the Codock airplane that were supposed to fly them from Leeton to Sydney was grounded at Young Airport due to technical problems. En route to Sydney, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with low clouds. While flying low in limited visibility, the airplane impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area located near Cordeaux Dam, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.
Crew:
y Edwin Jack Small.
Passengers:
A. V. Sinfield,
C. H. Turner,
F. J. Eagle,
Oliver King.

Probable cause:

The Air Accidents Investigation Committee released their findings in early March, and they determined that it was an error of judgement of the pilot in trying to traverse hilly country in low cloud and at night. The reports of engine problems seem to have been discounted.

Crash of a Lasco Lascowl in Temora: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1931

Type of aircraft:

Lasco Lascowl

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Registration:

VH-UGF

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Plain, Valley

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Melbourne – Sydney

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1927

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En route from Melbourne to Sydney, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed near Temora, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and both occupants were killed.
Crew:
J. A. S. Geddes,
T. W. Rust.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian III in Millthorpe

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1931

Type of aircraft:

Avro 594 Avian

Operator:

G. V. Forknall

Registration:

VH-UJY

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Sydney - Sydney

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155

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1928

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The pilot, sole on board, departed Sydney-Mascot Airport on a local solo flight. The accident occurred in unknown circumstances, injuring the pilot.

Crash of a Junkers A.50 in Manly: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1930

Type of aircraft:

Junkers A.50

Operator:

H. J. Barryman

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VH-UNO

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Sydney - Sydney

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3507

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The single engine airplane named 'Wandouree' departed Sydney-Mascot on a local joyride. En route, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane crashed in Manly. The pilot Henry Goya Henry was seriously injured and lost a leg and the passenger was killed.