VH-CLG

On August 12, 1965 at 12:00 AM, VH-CLG experienced a crash involving Beechcraft C18S, operated by Connellan Airways, with the event recorded near Cresswell Downs Northern Territory.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Upon landing at Cresswell Downs Airstrip, the right wheel separated from its axle and rolled away. The airplane sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair. Among the passengers were two additional pilots on a positioning flight.

Aircraft reference details include registration VH-CLG, MSN 4213, year of manufacture 1942.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -17.9465°, 135.9131°.