De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide crash, Jun 20, 1941 (1 killed)
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident on June 20, 1941 near Cootamundra New South Wales, Australia with 1 fatality. Cause: Engine failure shortly...
- Date: June 20, 1941
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
- Location: Cootamundra New South Wales, Australia
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure shortly after takeoff.
The RAAF DH 89 Dragon Rapide A33-2 lost engine power shortly after takeoff from Cootamundra on 20 June 1941 and stalled into trees about a mile from the airfield. The pilot, Flying Officer William Wynward Adrian, died later from his injuries.