De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide crash, Apr 26, 1954, Labasa
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident on April 26, 1954 near Labasa, Fiji Islands with no fatalities. Cause: The left engine failed after takeoff..
- Date: April 26, 1954
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
- Location: Labasa, Fiji Islands
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The left engine failed after takeoff.
Shortly after takeoff from Labasa, the left engine of a Fiji Airways Dragon Rapide failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in flames, and the fire destroyed it. All six occupants were injured.