Incident Overview
Date: Monday 9 January 1956
Aircraft Type: Handley Page Marathon T.2
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: XA254
Location: Thorney Island RAF Station –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Marathon aircraftMarathon aircraft
Category: Accident
A Marathon aircraft experienced a significant landing failure due to adverse weather conditions. The aircraft crossed the runway, then overran it, and ultimately became stuck in the mud.A Marathon aircraft experienced a significant landing failure due to adverse weather conditions. The aircraft crossed the runway, then overran it, and ultimately became stuck in the mud.
Description
The Marathon overran the runway, crossed over the seawall, and ended up in the mud. Weather was poor including high winds and heavy rainfall.
Primary Cause
Poor weather conditions, specifically high winds and heavy rainfall, created a challenging landing environment.Poor weather conditions, specifically high winds and heavy rainfall, created a challenging landing environment.Share on:
