On February 20, 1953, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VH-BKT) operated by Brain & Brown Airfreighters (BBA Cargo) was involved in an aviation accident near Melbourne-Moorabbin, Australia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident during takeoff remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft operated by Brain & Brown Airfreighters crashed during its takeoff roll, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the plane.
What happened
During a recent flight operation, an aircraft belonging to Brain & Brown Airfreighters (BBA Cargo) was involved in an accident while attempting to depart. The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight. As the aircraft was accelerating for departure, it crashed before completing the takeoff sequence.
Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported from the event. Both occupants on board the aircraft escaped without any injuries. However, the structural damage sustained by the plane was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss and is considered damaged beyond repair.
Findings
The specific reason for the crash remains undetermined at this time. Investigators have not yet identified the precise mechanical or operational failure that led to the accident during the takeoff roll.
Probable cause
The cause of the accident during takeoff remains unknown.