The worst ever involving a Australian reg. aircraft, has to come close to the Qantas Connie, who in the early 60s thundered down the runway only to burst into flames, and somehow the cabin crew lead by FSD Pat McGann got all pax out in something like 50 secs, the aircraft was under command of Capt. Alan Wharton, who also got the flight crew out in around the same time. The aircraft was totally destroyed, and the accident took place in Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Both Wharton and Mcgann received a gong. ( It always amazes me how QF manage to forget this little "incident' when reporting their safety record, and or lack of prangs.