Crash of a Junkers W.34 in Wau

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UGZ
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2601
YOM:
1929
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Wau, the aircraft stalled and crashed. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It appears that the stall was the consequence of an insufficient approach speed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.9C in Wau

Date & Time: Mar 3, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-AUFB
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
H9337
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Wau Airport, while climbing, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the Bulolo River, some 8 miles north of the airport. While both occupants were injured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.