Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 21 August 1969
Aircraft Type: Vickers Varsity T.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: WJ895
Location: near Oakington RAF Station –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Cessna 150F G-ATKFCessna 150F G-ATKF
Category: Accident
A Varsity aircraft collided with a Cessna 150F G-ATKF in mid-air. Both aircraft returned safely to RAF Oakington, with the Cessna landing without incident.A Varsity aircraft collided with a Cessna 150F G-ATKF in mid-air. Both aircraft returned safely to RAF Oakington, with the Cessna landing without incident.
Description
The Varsity collided in midair with Cessna 150F G-ATKF. It returned safely to RAF Oakington but was not repaired. The Cessna also landed safely.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible aerodynamic instability or pilot error.Unknown ? Possible aerodynamic instability or pilot error.Share on:
