Incident Overview
Date: Friday 15 January 1954
Aircraft Type: Lockheed Neptune MR.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: WX542
Location: Topcliffe RAF Station –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: UndercarriageUndercarriage
Category: Accident
The Neptune aircraft stalled during approach and impacted a mound, resulting in damage to its undercarriage.The Neptune aircraft stalled during approach and impacted a mound, resulting in damage to its undercarriage.
Description
The Neptune stalled on approach and struck a mound. The undercarriage collapsed.
Source of Information
http://www.ukserials.com/results.php?serial=WX, http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.ukserials.com/results.php?serial=WX, http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Stall during approach and impact with a mound.Stall during approach and impact with a mound.Share on:
