Incident Overview
Date: Friday 23 July 1943
Aircraft Type: de Havilland DH.86A Express
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: HK843
Location: Sicily –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine(s)Aircraft Engine(s)
Category: UK
A small aircraft experienced a rapid and uncontrolled combustion event during flight. The pilot reported a loss of control and a significant loss of altitude.A small aircraft experienced a rapid and uncontrolled combustion event during flight. The pilot reported a loss of control and a significant loss of altitude.
Description
Burnt out.
Primary Cause
Possible fuel system malfunction or overheating leading to rapid combustion.Possible fuel system malfunction or overheating leading to rapid combustion.Share on:
