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Shortly after takeoff from Mooraberrie, while in initial climb, the centre engine lost power. Shortly later, the port engine also lost power completely and the pilot made a landing off the airfield straight ahead and ran through a fence. The touchdown was heavy and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. All three occupants were unhurt but the aircraft was later considered as damaged beyond repair.
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Probable cause:

Failure of the centre and left engine after takeoff.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK off Hobart: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1951 at 2100 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Registration:

VH-TAT

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Hobart – Melbourne

MSN:

13083

YOM:

1944

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Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Hobart Airport, while in initial climb, the crew started a turn at low height when the aircraft stalled and crashed into the Barilla Bay, less than 3 km from the airfield. Both crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the loss of lateral control during a turn at low altitude soon after takeoff was probably caused by the presence of ice on the aircraft surface.