Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 7 September 1941
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-2-120
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: HK867
Location: Freetown-Hastings Airport (HGS) –
ÿ Sierra Leone
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Hawker Hurricane Z4257 (specifically the wing and tail)Hawker Hurricane Z4257 (specifically the wing and tail)
Category: Accident
A collision occurred between a Hawker Hurricane aircraft and a RAF Typhoon during a landing sequence following a ferry flight. The aircraft experienced a significant impact, resulting in damage and potential loss of life.A collision occurred between a Hawker Hurricane aircraft and a RAF Typhoon during a landing sequence following a ferry flight. The aircraft experienced a significant impact, resulting in damage and potential loss of life.
Description
Collided with RAF Hawker Hurricane Z4257 while landing after ferry flight.
Primary Cause
Possible aerodynamic instability during the landing, exacerbated by the aircraft’s configuration and the terrain conditions.Possible aerodynamic instability during the landing, exacerbated by the aircraft’s configuration and the terrain conditions.Share on:
