Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 29 March 1955
Aircraft Type: Avro 691 Lancastrian C.2
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: VL970
Location: Hucknall Airport –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants:
Component Affected: WingWing
Category: Accident
An attempted overshoot resulted in a wing striking the ground, causing a catastrophic fire. The Lancastrian, operating on behalf of Rolls Royce, experienced a loss of control.An attempted overshoot resulted in a wing striking the ground, causing a catastrophic fire. The Lancastrian, operating on behalf of Rolls Royce, experienced a loss of control.
Description
Control was lost during an attempted overshoot. A wing hit the ground and the airplane carthwheeled, catching fire. The Lancastrian was flying on behalf of Rolls Royce at the time.
Primary Cause
Overshoot and subsequent wing impact leading to a fire.Overshoot and subsequent wing impact leading to a fire.Share on:
