Date & Time:
Jan 19, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 130 Bombay
Operator:
Registration:
L5841
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Sedada - Sedada
MSN:
SH.34
YOM:
1939
Country:
Libya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, a tyre burst. Severe vibrations caused the undercarriage to collapse and the aircraft slid on runway before coming to rest. While all four crew members escaped unhurt, the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
A tyre burst during takeoff.
