26
Mar
Vickers Varsity T.1 – WJ888
One engine caught fire after which the remaining engine lost power. The Varsity crash-landed. It was serving with RAF No.2 Air Navigati...
26
Mar
Handley Page Hastings C.2 – WD484
The elevators were locked as the Hastings attempted to take off from RAF Boscombe Down. The airplane stalled at 200 feet and crashed. T...
26
Mar
Vickers 701 Viscount – G-AMOK
The flight was cleared for takeoff from runway 15R at London-Heathrow, for a departure on a flight to Athens-Hellinikon (LGAT) via Nice...
26
Mar
Boeing 377 Stratocruiser 10-28 – G-ALSA
The Stratocruiser was high on the approach to Prestwick. The aircraft entered a steep descent, but flare out came too late. Following a...
26
Mar
Short S.25 Sunderland 5 – G-ANAK
Damaged beyond repair by a severe gale that hit Aquilas Engineering & Maintenance Base.
26
Mar
Avro Shackleton MR.1 – VP256
The pilot attempted to take off with the elevator locks engaged. The aircraft failed to get airborne and crashed.
26
Mar
Vickers Varsity T.1 – WF384
Both engines failed. The Varsity bellylanded in a field and ran into river.
26
Mar
Handley Page Marathon T.2 – XA271
In-flight structural failure of both outer wings; crashed.
26
Mar
Avro 685 York C.1 – G-ANRC
The Avro York swung violently to the left during a crosswind takeoff. The pilot overcorrected and the aircraft swung to the right. Take...
26
Mar
Short Sunderland MR.5 – PP122
The flying boat hit a submerged rock on landing causing a rupture in the hull.