Lockheed L-414 Hudson crash, Oct 14, 1942, Laverton AFB (...
Lockheed L-414 Hudson accident on October 14, 1942 near Laverton AFB (Melbourne) Victoria, Australia with no fatalities. Cause: The left engine failed...
- Date: October 14, 1942
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-414 Hudson
- Location: Laverton AFB (Melbourne) Victoria, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The left engine failed in the initial climb.
A RAAF Lockheed Hudson lost its left engine after takeoff from Laverton, Victoria, stalled and crashed in flames. All five on board were injured, two seriously.