Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon in Katherine
Date & Time:
Dec 11, 1957
Registration:
VH-DMA
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Katherine – Darwin
MSN:
6029
YOM:
1933
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft turned to the right but failed to climb and after travelling some 8 miles was landed in an open field and overturned. All three occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Probably the amount and distribution of load reduced the performance capacity such that the aircraft could not reach a safe maneuvering height.
