Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 1 August 1940
Aircraft Type: Handley Page HP.42E
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: AS983
Location: Donibristle RAF Station, Scotland –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft structureAircraft structure
Category: Accident
Helena, an Imperial Airways aircraft, suffered significant damage during a heavy landing in 1941. It was repaired for a single test flight and subsequently scrapped.Helena, an Imperial Airways aircraft, suffered significant damage during a heavy landing in 1941. It was repaired for a single test flight and subsequently scrapped.
Description
Damaged in heavy landing; repaired for one test flight early 1941, then scrapped; ex G-AAXF “Helena” Imperial Airways impressed by RAF.
Primary Cause
Heavy landing damage.Heavy landing damage.Share on:
