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Aircraft Stall During Initial Climb Results in Total Loss (G-ACZE)

Kirkwall, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On December 27, 1945, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-ACZE) operated by Allied Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Kirkwall, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during takeoff resulting from an engine failure. 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.

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

An aircraft stalled during initial climb after an engine failure, crashing onto the runway. All six occupants survived without injury, but the airframe was damaged beyond repair.

What happened

During the takeoff phase, specifically while in the initial climb, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The machine subsequently stalled and came to rest on the runway surface. Despite the severity of the impact, all six individuals on board escaped without sustaining injuries. However, the structural damage sustained by the airframe was extensive enough that it was declared beyond repair.

Findings

The official investigation concluded that the incident was caused by a loss of control during takeoff. This loss of control was attributed to an engine failure occurring at the start of the flight.

Probable cause

Loss of control during takeoff resulting from an engine failure.

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