On November 27, 1943, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration VP-YBZ) operated by Southern Rhodesia Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Harare, Zimbabwe during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed shortly after departing Salisbury Airfield, resulting in injuries to all six people on board and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident occurred immediately following departure from Salisbury Airfield. The aircraft encountered difficulties during the initial climb phase and subsequently impacted the ground. There was no specific registration number provided in the available records for this event. All six individuals aboard the aircraft sustained injuries as a result of the crash. The airframe suffered extensive damage, leading to it being declared a total loss.
Findings
The precise technical or operational reason for the accident remains unknown based on the limited information currently documented. No specific contributing factors were identified in the source material.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 27 Nov 1943 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Harare, Zimbabwe?
An aircraft crashed shortly after departing Salisbury Airfield, resulting in injuries to all six people on board and total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 27 Nov 1943 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 27 Nov 1943 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration VP-YBZ, operated by Southern Rhodesia Air Services, at Harare, Zimbabwe.
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