26
Mar
Avro 691 Lancastrian C.4 – G-AKFH
The Lancastrian plane landed heavily and bounced a few times. The undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft caught fire.
26
Mar
Douglas C-54E-1-DO (DC-4) – 44-9050
Overturned on landing and came to rest inverted. One crew member suffered injuries. The C-54 was part of the Berlin Airlift.
26
Mar
Avro 685 York C.1 – G-ALBX
The no. 4 engine failed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft climbed to 550 feet when the no. 3 engines rpm dropped. Height could not be...
26
Mar
26
Mar
Avro 691 Lancastrian XPP – G-AKDP
A forced landing was carried out in a field after experiencing some serious control problems.
26
Mar
Avro 685 York C.1 – MW188
The York suffered a tyre burst on takeoff. The aircaft diverted to Gtersloh where the landing gear collapsed after touchdown.
26
Mar
Handley Page Hastings C.1 – TG534
Caught fire on engine start up due to a fuel leak. The aircraft was taking part in the Berlin airlift.
26
Mar
Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3) – KJ970
Dakota KJ970 was participating in the Berlin Airlift operation. It was returning to Lbeck at night when it flew into the ground during...
26
Mar
Avro 685 York I – G-AHFI
The Avro York lost control while approaching Gatow; the port wing dropped and the aircraft dived into the ground.
26
Mar
Douglas C-54D-1-DC (DC-4) – 42-72464
Failure of engine No.2. A propeller blade penetrated the fuselage. The C-54 returned and emergency landed at Celle Airport. The Skymas...