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Aircraft Crash in Warrumbungle Mountain Range (VH-UUO)

Tooraweenah, AustraliaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 23, 1952, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration VH-UUO) operated by Butler Air Transport was involved in an aviation accident near Tooraweenah, Australia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in flames in a wooded area near Tooraweenah after the pilot made an emergency landing due to poor weather. All five occupants, including the pilot, were injured.

Incident Overview and Location Details During an approach to Tooraweenah from the north, the pilot of an aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions characterized by heavy rainfall. In response to these conditions, the pilot decided to execute an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crashed and caught fire in a densely wooded area within the Warrumbungle Mountain Range, situated approximately 18 kilometers north of Tooraweenah. The impact and subsequent fire resulted in the total destruction of the airplane. All five individuals on board sustained injuries, a group that included the pilot, identified as Keith Brown.

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What happened in the 23 May 1952 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Tooraweenah, Australia?

An aircraft crashed in flames in a wooded area near Tooraweenah after the pilot made an emergency landing due to poor weather. All five occupants, including the pilot, were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 May 1952 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 May 1952 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration VH-UUO, operated by Butler Air Transport, at Tooraweenah, Australia.

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