Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim V in Little Dunham
Date & Time:
Sep 27, 1942 at 1610 LT
Operator:
Registration:
BA805
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
West Raynham - West Raynham
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed RAF West Raynham on a training exercise. En route, one of the engine failed, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in an open field located in Little Dunham and was damaged beyond repair. All three crew members were rescued, among them one was injured.
Crew:
Sgt W. L. Williams, pilot,
Sgt J. R. Brown,
P/O E. J. Clarke.
Crew:
Sgt W. L. Williams, pilot,
Sgt J. R. Brown,
P/O E. J. Clarke.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.
