Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 6 February 1941
Aircraft Type: de Havilland DH.66 Hercules
Owner/operator: Stephens Aviation
Registration Number: VH-UJO
Location: Marble Creek –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control systems, landing gear, and potentially the engine.The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control systems, landing gear, and potentially the engine.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of control and subsequent impact, leading to a crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of control and subsequent impact, leading to a crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including pilot error, mechanical failure, or environmental conditions.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including pilot error, mechanical failure, or environmental conditions.Share on:
