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The aircraft was performing an international flight when over France, it was attacked by enemy fire. The crew diverted to Merville-Calonne Airport but on final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field, bursting into flames. There were no casualties.

Probable cause:

Shot down by the German Flak.

Crash of a Lockheed 14-WF62 Super Electra in Loch Lomond: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 22, 1940

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed 14 Super Electra

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G-AFKD

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Stockholm – Perth – Heston

MSN:

1484

YOM:

1939

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The twin engine aircraft named 'Loch Invar' departed Stockholm-Bromma Airport at 0042LT bound for Heston via Perth, Scotland. After the stop in Perth, the aircraft deviated from the prescribed course by 10 miles to the west. At night, the airplane impacted the slope of a mountain located near Loch Lomond. All five occupants were killed.
Crew:
Douglas S. King, pilot,
D. E. Eveleigh, copilot,
J. W. Elliot, radio operator.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain.