No fatalities

Beechcraft King Air emergency landing after engine failure near Agnew (VH-UVJ)

Mount Sir Samuel, AustraliaFlight

On December 22, 1936, a General Aircraft ST-25 Monospar (registration VH-UVJ) operated by Airlines WA was involved in an aviation accident near Mount Sir Samuel, Australia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into trees shortly after takeoff from Agnew due to a right engine failure, resulting in no injuries among the four occupants.

What happened

Approximately ten minutes after departing from Agnew, the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 2,000 feet when the right engine failed. The pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure in response to the loss of power. During this maneuver, the airplane struck trees and subsequently crash landed on the ground. The impact caused damage that rendered the airframe beyond repair. All four individuals on board, including the pilot, evacuated from the wreckage safely without sustaining injuries.

Findings

The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by engine failure in flight.

Probable cause

Engine failure in flight