Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 April 1931
Aircraft Type: Armstrong Whitworth Argosy II
Owner/operator: Imperial Airways
Registration Number: G-AACH
Location: London-Croydon Airport –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Starboard (No.3) engineStarboard (No.3) engine
Category: Accident
An Argosy II “City of Edinburgh” crashed and burnt out during a training flight, resulting in engine failure and impact with the airport perimeter fence. A fire erupted, and the pilot successfully evacuated.An Argosy II “City of Edinburgh” crashed and burnt out during a training flight, resulting in engine failure and impact with the airport perimeter fence. A fire erupted, and the pilot successfully evacuated.
Description
Argosy II “City of Edinburgh” crashed and burnt out during a training flight. The starboard (no.3) engine quit and the aircraft hit the airport perimeter fence. A fire broke out but the pilot was able to jump to safety.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during a training flight.Engine failure during a training flight.Share on:
