De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide crash, Jan 14, 1950, Rot...
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident on January 14, 1950 near Rotorua Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand with no fatalities. Cause:...
- Date: January 14, 1950
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
- Location: Rotorua Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Parked
- Cause: Engine fire during start-up
A New Zealand National Airways Dragon Rapide caught fire during engine start-up while parked at Rotorua, ahead of a scheduled flight to Hamilton. The fire spread to dry grass and the aircraft was destroyed. All occupants got out of the cabin.