Date & Time:
Aug 11, 1940
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.91 Albatross
Operator:
Registration:
AX903
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bristol – Reykjavik
MSN:
6800
Country:
Iceland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft christened 'Faraday' crashed on landing for unknown reason, while performing a mail flight from Bristol. All five occupants were unhurt as the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
