On August 14, 1961, an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (registration G-ALTR) operated by Private Great Britain was involved in an aviation accident near Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats, France during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall state shortly after departing the runway, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a stall shortly after departure from an airfield in France, resulting in a field crash with no injuries reported.
What happened
Following its departure from the Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats Aerodrome, a twin engine aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend into a nearby field shortly after takeoff.
Despite the impact, all three occupants managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft, which was under the ownership of Thomas Hutton Marshall, sustained damage that resulted in it being written off.
Findings
The accident occurred during the initial climb phase of flight.
The primary factor in the crash was an aerodynamic stall occurring immediately after takeoff.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered a stall state shortly after departing the runway, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.
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