Victoria

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600

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1928

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Shortly after takeoff, in initial climb, the aircraft hit tree tops and crashed, bursting into flames. Second pilot F/O Herbert Warland remained trapped inside the aircraft and perished despite the efforts of first pilot Swinbourne to enter the wreckage to save his passenger, receiving severe burns in doing so. Ironically, at the time of the accident, Swinbourne was the Secretary of the Air Accidents Investigation Committee.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Melbourne: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1928

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De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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G-AUME

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Takeoff (climb)

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Private

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193

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1925

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Shortly after takeoff from Melbourne-Essendon Airport, while climbing, the pilot made a sharp turn at low height when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a huge explosion some 400 metres from the airport. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Point Cook

Date & Time: Oct 17, 1928

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A3-35

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Point Cook - Point Cook

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H9834

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1920

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The pilot H. O. Woodhouse was performing a training flight when the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances near the Point Cook airbase. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Point Cook

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1928

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A3-30

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Point Cook - Point Cook

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E3745

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1918

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The pilot R. V. Griffin was performing a training flight at Point Cook Airport. For unknown reason, he was forced to make an emergency landing. While he was unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Point Cook

Date & Time: Sep 6, 1928

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Landing (descent or approach)

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A3-49

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Point Cook - Point Cook

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Crashed on landing for unknown reason. The pilot R. R. Frith, sole on board, was injured.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Point Cook

Date & Time: Aug 17, 1928

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A3-43

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Point Cook - Point Cook

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H9842

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1920

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The pilot G. S. Coleman lost control of the aircraft that stalled and spun into the ground. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.

Crash of an Avro 504K at RAAF Laverton

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1928

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A3-37

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Laverton - Laverton

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H9836

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1920

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Laverton AFB (Melbourne)

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The crew was performing a training flight out from RAAF Laverton. While flying at low height, the aircraft hit telephone wires and crashed along the Geelong Road. While both crew were injured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
G. S. Brown,
P. Bailhache.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Laverton

Date & Time: Mar 14, 1928

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A3-11

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Laverton - Laverton

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H3023

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Laverton AFB (Melbourne)

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Shortly after takeoff from RAAF Laverton, while climbing, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Crew:
J. M. C. Philpott,
L. N. Rowe.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.9 in Healesville: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 27, 1927 at 0830 LT

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.9

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A6-3

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