3 fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash on Mount Pigeon House slope (AW799)

Mt Pigeon House, AustraliaFlight

On September 9, 1943, an Avro 652 Anson (registration AW799) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Pigeon House, Australia in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck the southeast slope of Mt Pigeon House while flying in poor weather conditions, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during a flight conducted in poor weather conditions. The aircraft, identified as a twin-engine model, collided with the terrain. Specifically, it impacted the southeast slope of Mt Pigeon House. This location is situated approximately 10 miles west of Ulladulla. The impact was fatal for everyone on board. All three members of the crew lost their lives in the accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a detailed investigation report regarding mechanical failures or procedural errors. However, it explicitly notes that the flight was being conducted in adverse meteorological conditions at the time of the impact.