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Emergency Landing at East Grinstead During Training Exercise (V4041)

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On September 23, 1941, an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (registration V4041) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near East Grinstead, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

Aircraft made an emergency landing near East Grinstead while on a training mission from RAF Waddington, resulting in no injuries to the crew.

What happened

The incident occurred during a training exercise originating from RAF Waddington. The pilot was compelled to execute an emergency landing for reasons that remain unspecified. Upon approach to the ground near East Grinstead, the aircraft crash landed and subsequently struck a hedge before coming to a complete stop.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical data regarding the cause of the emergency or detailed findings from any subsequent investigation. It is noted that there were no injuries among the crew members involved in the event.

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