ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 74719
Last updated: 23 May 2013
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| Date: | 06-DEC-1964 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | De Havilland DH.87B Hornet Moth |
| Operator: | Private |
| Registration: | VH-ABO |
| C/n / msn: | 8014 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | St. George, Queensland -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | St. George, Queensland |
VH-ABO was withdrawn from use following an accident at St. George, Queensland in December 1964. Aircraft substantially damaged in cyclone whilst parked; presumably Cyclone "Flora" of 30/11/1964 to 08/12/1964. (Which hit St. George Queensland on the night of Dec 5/6).
Under rebuild in Feb 2009 at a private strip near Geelong,Victoria
Sources:
The Moth, Enterprise #150
http://www.edcoatescollection.com/ac1/austa/VH-ABO.html
http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1230797/
http://www.windworker.com.au/qldcyclones.htm
http://www.australiasevereweather.com/tropical_cyclones/1964_1965/jtwc/tropical_cyclone_flora.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Jun-2010 02:32 | Petro | Added |
| 03-May-2013 10:48 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Date, Operator, Location, Nature, Departure airport, Source, Damage, Narrative] |
| 03-May-2013 10:51 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Narrative] |
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