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Twin-engine aircraft crash into Mount Kitchener near Tanunda (VH-UBN)

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On July 20, 1944, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration VH-UBN) operated by Guinea Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Tanunda, Australia in flight. 7 people were killed. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck Mount Kitchener southeast of Tanunda while cruising in poor weather conditions, resulting in the deaths of all seven occupants on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during a cruise phase flight under poor weather conditions. The twin engine aircraft impacted the terrain of Mt Kitchener, which is situated southeast of Tanunda. There were no survivors in this accident; all seven occupants perished. Among those killed was the pilot, who was identified as Captain Frank P. Gill.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a detailed investigation report regarding mechanical failures or human error. The primary context provided is that the aircraft was operating in adverse meteorological conditions at the time of the impact.

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