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The crew was completing a cargo flight from Sydney to Brisbane. On short final in good weather conditions, the four engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. The wreckage was found few hours later at Bulwer Island, about 1,5 km southeast of runway 01 threshold. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and both pilots were killed. Probable cause (official findings): The accident occurred during the pre-landing circuit when the captain tried to leave his seat unde
Douglas DC-4 · 2 fatalities