Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 5 October 1950
Aircraft Type: Bristol 170 Freighter 21
Owner/operator: Bristol Aeroplane Company
Registration Number: WH575
Location: Filton Airport (FZO) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Both engines.Both engines.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in both engines cutting out. The aircraft was rebuilt as a Mk.31, a modified version of the original design.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in both engines cutting out. The aircraft was rebuilt as a Mk.31, a modified version of the original design.
Description
Crashed on takeoff. Both engines cut during simulated single engine failure; rebuilt as Mk.31.
Primary Cause
Simulated single engine failure during takeoff.Simulated single engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
