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

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N6438
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Dalcross - Dalcross
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
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.