No fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash Landing at Musgrave Station (A34-3)

Musgrave Station, AustraliaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 13, 1942, a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon (registration A34-3) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Musgrave Station, Australia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed upon landing at Musgrave Station. Both occupants escaped without injury, but the airframe was later declared a total loss.

What happened

The incident involved a twin-engine airplane that experienced a crash during its final approach and landing phase at Musgrave Station. Despite the severity of the impact on the airframe, both individuals on board managed to evacuate the aircraft safely. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities among the occupants.

Following the event, the structural integrity of the aircraft was compromised. Approximately one year after the accident occurred, a formal assessment determined that the damage sustained was too extensive for economical repair. Consequently, the aircraft was officially declared damaged beyond repair and removed from service.