Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 16 July 1940
Aircraft Type: de Havilland DH.86 Express
Owner/operator: Royal Navy – Fleet Air Arm (FAA)
Registration Number: AX841
Location: Lee-on-Solent –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The entire squadron of [Aircraft Type].The entire squadron of [Aircraft Type].
Category: Accident
A squadron of [Aircraft Type] aircraft was struck by enemy fire during a routine training exercise. The incident resulted in significant damage and loss of life.A squadron of [Aircraft Type] aircraft was struck by enemy fire during a routine training exercise. The incident resulted in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Destroyed by enemy action.
Primary Cause
Enemy fire and potential misidentification of targets.Enemy fire and potential misidentification of targets.Share on:
