Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 April 1942
Aircraft Type: de Havilland DH.86 Express
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: HK844
Location: Maaten Bagush –
ÿ Egypt
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft undercarriage (specifically, the landing gear).Aircraft undercarriage (specifically, the landing gear).
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in an undercarriage collapse and subsequent touchdown damage. The engines failing mid-takeoff significantly increased the risk of this outcome.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in an undercarriage collapse and subsequent touchdown damage. The engines failing mid-takeoff significantly increased the risk of this outcome.
Description
Two engines cut on takeoff. The undercarriage collapsed on touchdown.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
