De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide crash, Sep 21, 1947, Zan...
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident on September 21, 1947 near Zanzibar Unguja North Region, Tanzania with no fatalities. Cause: Engine fire...
- Date: September 21, 1947
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
- Location: Zanzibar Unguja North Region, Tanzania
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Parked
- Cause: Engine fire during start up
A De Havilland DH 89 Dragon Rapide (VP-UAW) of The Uganda Company caught fire in its right engine during start up at Kisauni Airport, Zanzibar. Both occupants got out, and the aircraft was largely destroyed by fire.