Union Airways

Lockheed 18 LodeStar

The 'pilot' stole the aircraft christened 'Karoro' that crashed on takeoff at Auckland-Mangere Airport. The aircraft went out of control during the takeoff roll and crashed. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Lockheed 10 Electra

While starting its descent and flying at an altitude of 5,775 feet in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit Mt Richmond located 21 km southeast of Nelson. All five occupants were killed.

Lockheed 10 Electra

Shortly after takeoff from Auckland-Mangere Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered serious difficulties to gain height, hit trees and crashed in a huge explosion. Both crew were killed and the aircraft christened 'Kotare' was destroyed by impact forces and post crash fire.

Miles M.3B Falcon Major

On final approach to Wellington Airport, the single engine aircraft was too low, hit a pole and crashed in Rongotai. The passenger was killed while the pilot M. C. McGregor was seriously injured.

Junkers W.34

En route from Durban to Johannesburg, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with poor visibility due to fog. Too low, the airplane impacted the slope of a hill and was destroyed. A passenger was critically injured and all five other occupants were killed.

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

The single engine airplane departed Durban on a taxi flight to Basutoland. En route, the pilot encountered engine problems and made an precautionary landing in an open field located in Bethlehem. After takeoff, control was lost and the airplane crashed in a pasture. Both occupants were rescued and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Both occupants were injured.

Fokker Super Universal

Crashed in unknown circumstances. All three crew members escaped uninjured.

De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth

While overflying the Hottentots Holland Mountain Range while on a flight from Durban to Cape Town, the pilot encountered stormy weather. The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed, bursting into flames. All three occupants were killed. Crew: William Frost Davenport, pilot. Passengers: J. Pouradier-Dutiel, a French businessman, J. C. Young, a local farmer.