VH-ADT

On January 22, 1947 at 12:00 AM, VH-ADT experienced a crash involving Lockheed 14 Super Electra, operated by Qantas Airways - Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services, with the event recorded near Schofields New South Wales.

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

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 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: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. During the takeoff roll, the left main gear collapsed after hitting a log. The twin engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway, slid for several yards and came to rest in flames. All four occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration VH-ADT, MSN 1409, year of manufacture 1938.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -33.6972°, 150.8712°.