On September 26, 1933, a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon (registration ZS-AEF) operated by Aircraft Operating Company was involved in an aviation accident near Baragwanath, South Africa during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during the initial climb shortly after takeoff. 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 stalled shortly after takeoff while climbing to 250 feet, resulting in a crash that killed both occupants on board.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase of flight. Shortly after leaving the ground, the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 250 feet. At this stage, the airframe experienced a stall, leading to a loss of control and a subsequent crash into the terrain. The impact resulted in fatal injuries for everyone on board. There were two individuals present in the aircraft at the time of the accident: the pilot and one passenger. Both occupants were killed in the event.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a detailed investigation report regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or environmental factors. The primary factual outcome recorded is that the stall occurred during the climb-out phase, directly causing the fatal crash.
Probable cause
The aircraft stalled during the initial climb shortly after takeoff.
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