Aircraft stall and crash near Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats Aerodrome

No fatalities • Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats, France • Takeoff (climb)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1961-08-14 Airspeed AS.10 Oxford accident near Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats, France?

A twin-engine aircraft experienced a stall shortly after departure from an airfield in France, resulting in a field crash with no injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1961-08-14 Airspeed AS.10 Oxford accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1961-08-14 involved a Airspeed AS.10 Oxford, registration G-ALTR, operated by Private Great Britain, at Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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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