On September 24, 1949, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration G-AHYX) operated by Anglo-Iranian Oil Company was involved in an aviation accident near Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti, Iran during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure just after rotation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft stalled shortly after liftoff due to an engine failure, resulting in a runway impact and significant damage. Both crew members sustained injuries during the incident.
What happened
The incident occurred immediately following takeoff while the aircraft was in the initial climb phase. Shortly after rotation, the plane experienced a stall, causing it to descend back onto the runway surface. The aircraft subsequently went out of control and came to rest on the ground. As a result of the impact and subsequent events, both members of the crew were injured. The airframe sustained extensive damage, rendering it damaged beyond repair.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure occurring just after rotation. This mechanical issue directly contributed to the loss of thrust and subsequent stall during the critical climb phase.
What happened in the 24 Sept 1949 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti, Iran?
An aircraft stalled shortly after liftoff due to an engine failure, resulting in a runway impact and significant damage. Both crew members sustained injuries during the incident.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Sept 1949 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Sept 1949 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration G-AHYX, operated by Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, at Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti, Iran.
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