Junkers G.31 crash, Oct 31, 1942, Laverton AFB (Melbourne...
Junkers G.31 accident on October 31, 1942 near Laverton AFB (Melbourne) Victoria, Australia with no fatalities. Cause: Only two of the three engines...
- Date: October 31, 1942
- Aircraft: Junkers G.31
- Location: Laverton AFB (Melbourne) Victoria, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Only two of the three engines developed full power during the takeoff run, and the aircraft ran off the runway.
A RAAF Junkers G 31 trimotor, A44 1, was being test flown at Laverton after repairs. It ran off the runway and struck a parked car used by the visiting Air Minister, and both the car and the aircraft were damaged beyond repair.