De Havilland DH.104 Dove crash, Dec 3, 1993, Melbourne-Es...
De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident on December 3, 1993 near Melbourne-Essendon, Victoria, Australia with no fatalities. Cause: A right engine fuel...
- Date: December 3, 1993
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.104 Dove
- Location: Melbourne-Essendon, Victoria, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: A right engine fuel control unit pump failure combined with inadequate maintenance inspection and deficient operator manuals and procedures, as stated in the investigation findings.
A De Havilland Dove chartered for a night sightseeing flight over Melbourne lost power from its right engine just after takeoff from Essendon. The aircraft could not maintain height, struck powerlines and several houses, and came to rest on its side against a house. All occupants got out, with some assistance from the pilot and bystanders.