1 fatality

Aircraft Crash in Aberfoyle During Spraying Mission (VH-AVR)

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On July 9, 1964, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration VH-AVR) operated by Aerial Agriculture was involved in an aviation accident near Aberfoyle, Australia in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control in flight because a wing broke away due to the failure of a wing strut fitting. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 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

A pilot was killed when an aircraft lost control and crashed into the ground during a low-altitude spraying mission in Aberfoyle. The official investigation attributed the accident to a wing strut fitting failure.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a low-altitude spraying mission in Aberfoyle, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The airplane subsequently dove into the ground and crashed, resulting in the death of the pilot. No other casualties or specific details regarding the aircraft's registration, operator, or exact date of the incident were provided in the source material. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control in flight. This loss of control occurred because a wing broke away from the aircraft, which was directly attributed to the failure of a wing strut fitting. The source did not specify the aircraft type, registration, or the exact location of the crash site beyond the general area of Aberfoyle.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jul 1964 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Aberfoyle, Australia?

A pilot was killed when an aircraft lost control and crashed into the ground during a low-altitude spraying mission in Aberfoyle. The official investigation attributed the accident to a wing strut fitting failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jul 1964 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jul 1964 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration VH-AVR, operated by Aerial Agriculture, at Aberfoyle, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control in flight because a wing broke away due to the failure of a wing strut fitting.