Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in North Ronaldsay
Date & Time:
Jan 15, 1949
Operator:
Registration:
G-AHXV
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
6747
YOM:
1946
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was performing an ambulance flight with one patient, two accompanists and a crew of two. After touchdown, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and hit a ditch before coming to rest on its nose. All five occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
