No fatalities

Right Engine Failure During Initial Climb Results in Crash (A30-10)

Mallacoota, AustraliaTakeoff (climb)

On November 25, 1942, a Douglas DC-2 (registration A30-10) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Mallacoota, Australia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the failure of the right engine during takeoff. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff due to a right engine failure during the initial climb phase, resulting in injuries to all six occupants on board.

What happened

The incident occurred immediately following liftoff while the aircraft was in the initial climb phase of flight. At this stage, the right engine failed, leading to a loss of performance that caused the airplane to stall. The subsequent crash resulted in injuries to all six individuals on board, comprising two pilots and four passengers from the 36th Squadron.

Findings

The official investigation attributed the accident directly to the mechanical issue encountered during departure. The primary factor identified was the failure of the right engine at takeoff, which precipitated the stall and subsequent impact with the ground.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the failure of the right engine during takeoff.