26
Mar
Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3) – KK154
The crew were practicing an engine failure on takeoff. Erroneously the propeller of the wrong engine was feathered. A forced landing wa...
26
Mar
Avro 685 York C.1 – MW134
The York lost control during a three engine overshoot at RAF Holmsley South. It yawed and crashed into Beehive Hill.
26
Mar
Douglas Dakota III (DC-3) – FL652
The aircraft stalled and crash-landed shortly after takeoff.
26
Mar
Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3) – KN444
After takeoff the crew simulated an engine failure on takeoff. One of the propellers was feathered, but the crew failed to raise the un...
26
Mar
Handley Page HP.68 Hermes 1 – G-AGSS
The Handley Page HP.68 Hermes 1 prototype crashed on its initial flight. CONCLUSIONS: 1. It is considered that the accident was the d...
26
Mar
Douglas Dakota III (DC-3) – FZ686
While on a night-time approach to RAF Welford an engine failed. The airplane contacted trees and crashed inverted.
26
Mar
Douglas Dakota III (DC-3) – KG439
The Dakota lost power after takeoff because the wrong fuel tanks were selected. Control was lost and the aircraft crashed into the fron...
26
Mar
Douglas Dakota III (DC-3) – KG514
The Dakota overran the runway at RAF Welford after the brakes failed on landing. The undercarriage was selected up in order to stop the...
26
Mar
Avro 685 York C.1 – MW161
A tyre burst on takeoff from RAF Riccall. The airplane returned and carried out a belly landing.
26
Mar
Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3) – 42-100640
The C-47A transport plane was inbound from Villacoublay, France, but was not able to land at RAF Exeter due to poor visibility. The pil...