Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 2 March 1961
Aircraft Type: Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: XL966
Location: Mount Meru –
ÿ Tanzania
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft SensorsAircraft Sensors
Category: Accident
The Twin Pioneer, engaged in a supply drop mission, experienced a loss of control due to encountering rising terrain. The aircraft?s sensors were compromised, leading to a sudden and uncontrolled descent.The Twin Pioneer, engaged in a supply drop mission, experienced a loss of control due to encountering rising terrain. The aircraft?s sensors were compromised, leading to a sudden and uncontrolled descent.
Description
The Twin Pioneer was on a supply dropping mission when it flew into rising terrain.
Primary Cause
Sensor malfunction and loss of control during descent.Sensor malfunction and loss of control during descent.Share on:
