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Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I at RAF Darley Moor

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
L1234
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Darley Moor - Darley Moor
MSN:
8517
YOM:
1938
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight at RAF Darley Moor. On final, the crew attempted an overshoot when one of the engine lost power. The airplane stalled and crashed. Both crew members were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power.