Douglas DC-4 crash, Jun 26, 1950 (29 killed), York Wester...
Douglas DC-4 accident on June 26, 1950 near York Western Australia, Australia with 29 fatalities. Cause: Loss of engine power, cause not determined.
- Date: June 26, 1950
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-4
- Location: York Western Australia, Australia
- Fatalities: 29
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of engine power, cause not determined
The airliner Amana left Perth on a scheduled service to Melbourne via Adelaide, then lost engine power and the captain turned back to Perth. At night and at low height during the final turn, the aircraft struck trees near York and was destroyed by impact and fire. Of the 29 on board, 28 were killed and one seriously injured passenger died five days later.