Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 March 1962
Aircraft Type: Handley Page Hastings C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: TG508
Location: Thorney Island RAF Station –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s control surfaces, particularly the rudder and stabilizer, were likely compromised due to the wind’s influence, leading to a loss of stability and ultimately a crash.The aircraft’s control surfaces, particularly the rudder and stabilizer, were likely compromised due to the wind’s influence, leading to a loss of stability and ultimately a crash.
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing due to strong crosswind conditions, resulting in fire.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing due to strong crosswind conditions, resulting in fire.
Description
Crashed on landing and caught fire. The airplane reportedly had been caught by crosswind.
Source of Information
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Strong crosswind conditions significantly increased the aircraft’s susceptibility to instability and resulted in a loss of control during landing.Strong crosswind conditions significantly increased the aircraft’s susceptibility to instability and resulted in a loss of control during landing.Share on:
