No fatalities

Aircraft Stall and Crash Near Broome Airfield (VH-ABW)

Broome, AustraliaTakeoff (climb)

On June 17, 1946, a Lockheed 10 Electra (registration VH-ABW) operated by MacRobertson Miller Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Broome, Australia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft stalled during initial climb shortly after departing Broome Airfield, crashing into a mangrove area near Roebuck Creek. All three crew members sustained minor injuries, while the airframe was written off.

What happened

The incident occurred immediately following departure from Broome Airfield. During the initial climb phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend rapidly and impact the ground in a mangrove area situated along Roebuck Creek, which is located in close proximity to the airport.

Upon impact, the structure of the aircraft sustained significant damage, resulting in it being declared a total loss or written off. The accident resulted in injuries for the personnel on board. Specifically, all three crew members were involved in the crash and suffered slight injuries as a result of the event.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff.