Date & Time:
May 31, 1943 at 1025 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
V9197
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kirkbride - Kirkbride
MSN:
414-3802
YOM:
1941
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 Kirkbride. During the takeoff roll, the airplane started to swing after being caught by strong winds. One of the landing gear collapsed and the airplane went out of control and came to rest, bursting into flames. Both crew members escaped with minor injuries while the airplane was destroyed by fire.
Crew:
F/O P. French, pilot +1.
Crew:
F/O P. French, pilot +1.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during takeoff after being caught by strong winds.
