Who Mentioned A Hastings Crash? Nt Pic, RNZAF Hasting crash Darwin or NT 60's

[Warhawk]

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[herkman]

This was one of four Hastings bought by NZ.

It crashed on take off from Darwin, not too long after delivery.

The crash was caused by it hitting a flock of birds.

Last time I saw it, it had a bunch of our dark brothers encamped in it.

The NZ Hastings were not the same as the RAF ones. I will look up some more details and will revert.

Regards

Col

[herkman]

The crash took place on the 9th september 1955.

No lives were lost.

The airplane was at 50 feet, and an airspeed of 130 knots, when three engines lost power when the airplane hit a flock of birds.

Serial NZ5804

Regards

Col

The airframe was still there in 1962.

[darren.crick]

From Ivan's NZ Serials pages;

Delivered to 41 Squadron at Whenuapai in May 1953, this was the final Hastings to be constructed. Took part in 1953 London-Christchurch Air Race in October 1953. Withdrew after engine failure and emergency landing in Ceylon. To 40 Squadron on 08 December 1954. Crashed on takeoff from Darwin on 09 September 1955 when multiple bird strikes caused power to be lost in 3 engines. All 25 on board survived but aircraft was written off.