Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 15 February 1928
Aircraft Type: Handley Page W.8b
Owner/operator: Imperial Airways
Registration Number: G-EBBG
Location: near Abbeville –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during a precautionary landing due to severe, unpredictable weather conditions near Abbeville.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during a precautionary landing due to severe, unpredictable weather conditions near Abbeville.
Description
Destroyed in a precautionary landing in very rough weather near Abbeville.
Primary Cause
Severe, unpredictable weather conditions, specifically high winds and turbulence, likely resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact.Severe, unpredictable weather conditions, specifically high winds and turbulence, likely resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact.Share on:
