De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide crash, Aug 16, 1938, Ket...
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident on August 16, 1938 near Ketapang West Kalimantan, Indonesia with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure in flight..
- Date: August 16, 1938
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
- Location: Ketapang West Kalimantan, Indonesia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure in flight.
While on an aerial survey flight an engine failed and the pilot was forced to land on a beach. The aircraft lost its wings in the landing and was written off, but both occupants were unhurt.