Incident Overview
Date: Friday 19 March 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3-232A
Owner/operator: Australian National Airways – ANA
Registration Number: VH-ACB
Location: 7 km N of Melbourne-Essendon Airport, VIC (MEB) –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: CarburetorCarburetor
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a loss of lift following engine failure during takeoff, leading to a gear-up landing. Initial investigation suggests a carburetor issue was the primary cause.An aircraft experienced a loss of lift following engine failure during takeoff, leading to a gear-up landing. Initial investigation suggests a carburetor issue was the primary cause.
Description
Failed to gain height following engine failure after takeoff. A gear-up landing was carried out. Suspected carburettor problems.
Primary Cause
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