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Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I near Windsor: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
A4-8
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Richmond - Richmond
MSN:
974
YOM:
1936
Location:
Windsor
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
82
Captain / Total hours on type:
14.00
Circumstances:
The pilot departed RAAF Richmond at 1030LT. While cruising at an altitude estimated between 15,000 and 16,000 feet, he started a series of maneuvers when he lost control of the aircraft that stalled and went into a spin. The aircraft then lost a wing and an engine before crashing in a field located near Windsor, some 5 km east of Richmond AFB. The pilot was killed.
Crew:
John Fletcher, pilot.
Probable cause:
According to the RAAF Board, the pilot was inexperienced with a total of 82 flying hours and only 14 hours on Avro Anson. Aged 19, he lead the aircraft in a situation that he was unable to control.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I near Liverpool: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 29, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
A4-27
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1022
YOM:
1937
Location:
Sydney
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a bombing training mission over the Green Hills Bombing Range located near Liverpool on behalf of the 22nd Squadron. While making a turn, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. All five occupants were killed.
Crew:
F/Lt M. P. Alsopp, pilot,
Cpl W. A. Lockwood,
AC1 R. Lawson,
LAC J. Gordon,
AC1 J. Mackey.
Probable cause:
In their final report published 18 May 1939, the Investigation Board concluded that no specific cause was found. It was determined that the aircraft side-slipped into ground while turning.

Ground fire of a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide in Sydney

Date & Time: May 12, 1937
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UVS
Flight Phase:
Parking
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sydney – Brisbane
MSN:
6265
YOM:
1934
Location:
Sydney-Kingsford Smith
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
All seven occupants (five passengers and both crew members) were on board and ready for departure on a flight to Brisbane. When the pilot started the engines, one of them exploded and the fire quickly spread to the rest of the structure. All seven occupants were able to evacuate and four were injured, among them the captain. The aircraft was totally destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine fire at start up.

Crash of an Avro 618 Ten in Sydney

Date & Time: Nov 21, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Avro 618 Ten
Operator:
Transcontinental Airways
Registration:
VH-UMG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sydney - Sydney
MSN:
230
YOM:
1929
Location:
Sydney-Kingsford Smith
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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 an Avro 594 Avian III in Singleton

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Avro 594 Avian
Operator:
J. R. Palmer
Registration:
VH-UTU
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
125
YOM:
1928
Location:
Singleton
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane crashed upon landing and came to rest, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was injured, and the airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire.

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
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UUZ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Young - Sydney
MSN:
TA-52
YOM:
1935
Location:
Cordeaux Dam
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
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 an Avro 618 Ten in Newcastle

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Avro 618 Ten
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UMH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
229
YOM:
1929
Location:
Williamtown (Newcastle)
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Williamstown Airport (Newcastle), an undercarriage failed. The aircraft named 'City of Grafton' went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. All eight occupants evacuated safely and the three engine aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Undercarriage failure upon landing.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Byron Bay: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1932 at 1430 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UPM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Sydney – Lismore – Brisbane
MSN:
2052
YOM:
1930
Location:
Byron Bay
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While cruising at a height of 100 feet over the Burringbar Mountain Range, the pilot encountered strong winds and turbulences. He initiated a turn to the right when the left wing and the rudder detached. Out of control, the aircraft crashed and was destroyed. All three occupants were killed.
Crew:
Ralph Virtue, pilot.
Passengers:
Les Holden,
Dr. George R. Hamilton.
Probable cause:
Strong drafts exceeded the design of the left wing and the rudder that failed in flight.

Crash of a Jones Wonga Monoplane in Quakers Hill: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Jones Wonga Monoplane
Operator:
N. P. Bolton
Registration:
VH-ULZ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Quakers Hill - Quakers Hill
MSN:
1
YOM:
1929
Location:
Quakers Hill
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
100
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a test flight on this first prototype that was built in 1929 and totalized already 100 flying hours. While flying at low altitude in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in an open field, killing both occupants.
Probable cause:
AAIC reported its conclusion that the accident resulted from low flying and bad weather. Subsequently T. D. J. Leech, lecturer in civil engineering, University of Sydney, built a scale model of the Quaker's Hill area and tested it in the G. A. Taylor memorial wind tunnel. From these tests, he concluded that the aircraft probably encountered severe turbulence when the loss of control occurred.

Crash of a Lasco Lascowl in Temora: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Lasco Lascowl
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UGF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Melbourne – Sydney
MSN:
3
YOM:
1927
Location:
Temora
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
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.
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