On January 7, 1942, a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon (registration VH-UVN) operated by MacRobertson Miller Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Broome, Australia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during the initial climb phase following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field five kilometers south of Broome Airport shortly after takeoff due to an engine failure. All four occupants escaped with minor injuries.
What happened
The incident occurred immediately following departure from Broome Airport. While the aircraft was in the climb phase, one of its engines ceased functioning. The pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure to return to the vicinity of the airfield. Despite these efforts, the airplane impacted a field located five kilometers south of the airport and subsequently caught fire. All four individuals on board managed to evacuate the wreckage unassisted. Each occupant sustained only minor injuries in the event.
Findings
The official investigation identified the loss of power in one engine after takeoff as the primary factor leading to the accident.
Probable cause
Engine failure during the initial climb phase following takeoff.
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