No fatalities

Belly Landing Incident at Brisbane-Archerfield Airport (VH-CAF)

Brisbane, AustraliaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 22, 1944, a Lockheed 18 LodeStar (registration VH-CAF) operated by Australian National Airways - ANA was involved in an aviation accident near Brisbane, Australia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a crash-landing with no injuries at Brisbane-Archerfield Airport, marking the third such incident involving this specific airframe in three months.

What happened

The aircraft came to rest on the ground following a difficult landing approach at Brisbane-Archerfield Airport. The event resulted in a crash-landing scenario where the airframe sustained damage, yet there were no casualties reported among those on board. This incident is notable for being the third landing-related accident involving this specific aircraft at the same location within a three-month period.

Findings

Records indicate a pattern of repeated issues with this particular airframe at Archerfield. The previous occurrence, dated February 23, also involved a belly landing. The recurrence of such events in a short timeframe suggests persistent operational or mechanical challenges associated with the aircraft's landing performance at this specific airport.