No fatalities

Runway excursion at Wynyard Airport leaves aircraft destroyed (VH-UXT)

Wynyard, AustraliaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 18, 1943, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration VH-UXT) operated by Australian National Airways - ANA was involved in an aviation accident near Wynyard, 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.

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An aircraft veered off the runway and struck a ditch upon landing at Wynyard Airport. All four occupants survived without injury, but the airframe was damaged beyond repair.

What happened

During the landing phase at Wynyard Airport, the aircraft lost control immediately after touchdown. The vehicle deviated from the paved surface, veering off the runway and colliding with a nearby ditch before finally coming to rest. Despite the severity of the impact, all four individuals on board sustained no injuries. However, the structural damage to the airframe was extensive, rendering it damaged beyond repair.

Findings

The incident resulted in a total loss of the aircraft due to the collision with the ditch following the runway excursion. The crew consisted of the pilot and three other occupants who remained uninjured throughout the event.