Date & Time:
Jul 3, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 142 Blenheim
Operator:
Registration:
L1351
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bicester - Bicester
MSN:
8634
YOM:
1938
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training exercise at RAF Bicester. Upon landing, a tyre burst. The airplane swung on runway and tipped up. Both crew members escaped unhurt and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of control on landing after a tyre burst.
