Dalcross AFB | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The pilot was completing a local training sortie at RAF Dalcross, performing touch and goes. On final, while making a last steep turn to join the approach path, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. The pilot was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.
Crew:
P/O George Nicolson.

Probable cause:

Poor judgement on part of the pilot who completed the last turn in a too steep angle, causing the aircraft to stall.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I in RAF Dalcross

Date & Time: Oct 8, 1952

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.10 Oxford

Operator:

Registration:

PH419

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Dalcross - Dalcross

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The pilot, sole on board, was completing a local training sortie in RAF Dalcross. On final approach, during the last segment, the twin engine aircraft stalled and hit the runway surface. Upon impact, the undercarriage were sheared off and the aircraft slid on its belly for several yards before coming to rest. The pilot was unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It is reported that the aircraft stalled during the last segment due to an insufficient approach speed. A recovery was impossible due to the short distance between the aircraft and the ground.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford T.1 off RAF Dalcross: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 1, 1952

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.10 Oxford

Operator:

Registration:

DF467

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Dalcross - Dalcross

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Shortly after takeoff from RAF Dalcross, while in initial climb, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed into the Moray Firth, few hundred yards off shore. The aircraft sank and the pilot was killed. He was engaged in a local training sortie.

Probable cause:

It is believed that the loss of control was caused by an aerodynamic stall.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford T.2 in RAF Dalcross

Date & Time: Mar 3, 1952

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.10 Oxford

Operator:

Registration:

PG953

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Dalcross - Dalcross

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The crew was performing a local training sortie. After touchdown, the pilot-in-command decided to make a go around, increased engine power and pull the control column. Just after liftoff, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed, slid for several yards, went through a perimeter fence and came to rest. While both pilots were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I near Strachan: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.10 Oxford

Operator:

Registration:

N6438

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Dalcross - Dalcross

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The crew was engaged in a navigation exercise from the RAF Dalcross. En route, the twin engine aircraft entered a cloudy area and while at an altitude of 1,725 feet, hit a hill located south of Strachan. A crew member was killed while the second occupant was rescued.
Crew (2nd FIS):
P/O John Keddie, pilot, †
P/O White, navigator.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon 1 in Kirkwall

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1934

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.84 Dragon

Operator:

Registration:

G-ACCE

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Dalcross – Kirkwall

MSN:

6010

YOM:

1933

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The crew was completing a cargo flight from Dalcross to Kirkwall. The airplane crashed for unknown reasons while landing at Kirkwall Airport. Both occupants were injured and the airplane was destroyed.