VH-BKT
Flight / Schedule
VH-BKT
Aircraft
Avro 652 AnsonRegistration
VH-BKT
Operator
Brain %26 Brown AirfreightersDate
February 20, 1953 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Melbourne-Moorabbin Victoria
Region
Oceania • Australia
Coordinates
-37.9447°, 145.0676°
Narrative Report
On February 20, 1953 at 12:00 AM, VH-BKT experienced a crash involving Avro 652 Anson, operated by Brain %26 Brown Airfreighters, with the event recorded near Melbourne-Moorabbin Victoria.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The airplane was operated by Brain & Brown Airfreighters (BBA Cargo).
Aircraft reference details include registration VH-BKT.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -37.9447°, 145.0676°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The airplane was operated by Brain & Brown Airfreighters (BBA Cargo).
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Brain %26 Brown AirfreightersFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Oceania • Australia
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Avro 652 AnsonRegistration
VH-BKT
