Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 23 May 1940
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3-227B
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF, lsf Sabena
Registration Number: OO-AUI
Location: near Arques –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Left wing of the aircraftLeft wing of the aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Sgt Raymond Chartier-piloted aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft fire over Calais, resulting in the loss of the left wing and the deaths of the navigator and two passengers. The aircraft subsequently landed near Arques, resulting in the capture of the crew.A Sgt Raymond Chartier-piloted aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft fire over Calais, resulting in the loss of the left wing and the deaths of the navigator and two passengers. The aircraft subsequently landed near Arques, resulting in the capture of the crew.
Description
Hit by anti-aircraft fire over Calais and part of the left wing was torn off. The pilot (Sgt Raymond Chartier) made a forced landing near Arques, killing the navigator (Capt John M.H. Hoare) and injuring two passengers. The two other crew members (Plt Off Benson Freeman, engineer Pier Vrebos) and the passengers were taken POW.
Primary Cause
Anti-aircraft fireAnti-aircraft fireShare on:
