Airlines WA

De Havilland DH.104 Dove

While descending to Kalgoorlie, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a prairie located about 22 km west of Kalgoorlie, in the Kurrawang Natural Reserve. All seven occupants were killed, among them Captain Charles M. Hood and hostess/radio operator Dorothy Reilly.

Avro 652 Anson

Shortly after takeoff from Cue Airport, while on a local training flight, an engine failed. The aircraft lost height, hit trees and crashed in a wooded area. Both pilots were killed.

De Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly

During the takeoff roll, the aircraft skidded, veered off runway and came to rest upside down. All three occupants were rescued, one of the passenger was slightly injured.

Simmonds Spartan

En route, while overflying a hilly and wooded area, the pilot encountered downdraft and was unable to maintain control of the aircraft that stalled and crashed in a wooded area. Both occupants were injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

General Aircraft ST-25 Monospar

The pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing following unknown technical problems. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while there was no casualties.