On April 29, 1947, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-AHTS) operated by Anglo-Iranian Oil Company was involved in an aviation accident near Abadan, Iran during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed during landing for undetermined reasons, resulting in the destruction of the airframe. All three individuals on board were successfully rescued.
What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight. The aircraft impacted the ground and was subsequently destroyed. Despite the severity of the crash, which rendered the airframe a total loss, all three occupants were extracted from the wreckage. Reports indicate that the individuals involved survived the accident.
Findings
The specific technical or operational factors leading to the crash have not been identified in the available records. The cause is currently listed as unknown, with no further details provided regarding contributing elements or mechanical failures.
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