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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Sydney

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1940

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Sydney - Sydney

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On approach to Sydney, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 616 Avian IVM in Sydney

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1937

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Sydney - Sydney

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The student pilot was performing a local solo training flight out from Sydney Airport. For unknown reason, he missed the approach and the airplane landed hard. Upon touchdown, he went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was unhurt.

Crash of an Avro 616 Avian IVM in Sydney

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1937

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Sydney - Sydney

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The crew was performing a local training flight out of Sydney, Nova Scotia. On approach, the crew encountered unknown problems and was forced to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in Reserve Mines, less than a mile from the airport. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 616 Avian IVM in New Glasgow

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1937

Schedule:

Sydney - New Glasgow

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Upon landing, an undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft came to rest. Both occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Gear failure due to a bolt in the undercarriage leg shearing.

Crash of an Avro 616 Avian IVM in Sydney

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1934

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Sydney - Sydney

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Circumstances:

The crew was performing a local training flight over the Sydney area. On final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.