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Enroute, the outer port wing broke off. The three engine aircraft christened 'Tokana' dove into the ground and crashed near Redesdale, killing all 10 occupants. Crew: Alan Murn, pilot, Orville Openshaw, copilot. Probable cause (official findings): It appears that the physical loss of the port wing was caused by a structural failure due to the presence of fatigue cracks. Following this accident, it was decreed that all aircraft should henceforth be x-rayed for signs of cracks and structural weak
Stinson Model A · 10 fatalities