Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 4 March 1965
Aircraft Type: Vickers Varsity T.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: WL680
Location: 2,2 km E of Louth –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A single-engine aircraft experienced an overshoot, resulting in a loss of altitude and a bellyland landing in a field.A single-engine aircraft experienced an overshoot, resulting in a loss of altitude and a bellyland landing in a field.
Description
The Varsity was on a single engine flight when engine failed to respond during an overshoot. The airplane lost height and bellylanded in a field.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and loss of control during an overshoot.Engine failure and loss of control during an overshoot.Share on:
