Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 20 January 1954
Aircraft Type: Vickers Varsity T.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: WF391
Location: 5 km NNE Hullavington RAF Station –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically the altitude sensor and associated systems).Aircraft Control System (specifically the altitude sensor and associated systems).
Category: Accident
A Varsity aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude during a nighttime Blind Approach Beam System (BABAS) approach. The aircraft impacted the ground.A Varsity aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude during a nighttime Blind Approach Beam System (BABAS) approach. The aircraft impacted the ground.
Description
The Varsity flew into the ground during a Blind Approach Beam System (BABS) approach at night. The airplane was serving with RAF 1 ANS.
Primary Cause
Potential sensor malfunction or misinterpretation of radar data leading to an abrupt loss of altitude.Potential sensor malfunction or misinterpretation of radar data leading to an abrupt loss of altitude.Share on:
