North Queensland Airways
Safety Score
9.9/10Total Incidents
5
Total Fatalities
6
Recent Incidents
De Havilland DH.84 Dragon
On final approach to Innisfail Airport, the twin engine aircraft christened 'Cairns' stalled and crashed in a huge explosion short of runway. The pilot and four passengers were killed while four other passengers were seriously injured. The aircraft was totally wrecked. Crew: B. H. Goodson, pilot.
De Havilland DH.50
Crashed on landing at Cairns Airport. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while all occupants survived.
De Havilland DH.84 Dragon
Shortly after takeoff from Cairns Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and dove into the ground before crashing 2 miles from the airport. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth
While flying over the Trinity Bay, off Cairns, the single engine aircraft crashed into the sea some 16 km off Cairns. The pilot and a young boy aged 13 were injured while a girl aged 15 was killed. It appears the aircraft was descending to the sea at a normal rate when it his the water surface and crashed.
De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth
Crashed on takeoff from Mount Garnett. All three occupants were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Australia
Risk Level
Low Risk