Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 January 1947
Aircraft Type: Lockheed 14-H2 Super Electra
Owner/operator: Qantas
Registration Number: VH-ADT
Location: Schofields Airport, NSW –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Engine(s) and/or Control SurfacesEngine(s) and/or Control Surfaces
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled takeoff followed by fire. The aircraft lost altitude and control before impacting the ground.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled takeoff followed by fire. The aircraft lost altitude and control before impacting the ground.
Description
Swung in takeoff and caught fire.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a loss of engine power or control surface.Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a loss of engine power or control surface.Share on:
