Smithton - Trefoil Island
Flight / Schedule
Smithton - Trefoil Island
Aircraft
De Havilland Australia DHA-3 DroverRegistration
VH-FDS
MSN
5007
Operator
Air-Rep ServiceDate
July 30, 1973 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Trefoil Island Tasmania
Region
Oceania • Australia
Coordinates
-40.6325°, 144.6904°
Narrative Report
On July 30, 1973 at 12:00 AM, Smithton - Trefoil Island experienced a crash involving De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover, operated by Air-Rep Service, with the event recorded near Trefoil Island Tasmania.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) 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: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Upon landing on a grassy runway on Trefoil Island, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to a halt. Both occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration VH-FDS, MSN 5007.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -40.6325°, 144.6904°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Upon landing on a grassy runway on Trefoil Island, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to a halt. Both occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Smithton - Trefoil Island
Operator
Air-Rep ServiceFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Oceania • Australia
Aircraft Details
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