1 fatality

1951-12-06: Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (V3910) — Royal Air Force - RAF — Inverness, United Kingdom

Inverness, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On December 6, 1951, an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (registration V3910) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Inverness, United Kingdom during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft went out of control during its final approach to the runway threshold. 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.

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A solo pilot was killed when their twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field during its final approach to Inverness Airport.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight toward Inverness Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The aircraft descended into a field situated approximately a few hundred yards before reaching the runway threshold.

There was only one person on board at the time of the accident. The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft and sustained fatal injuries during the impact. No other individuals were involved in the incident.

Findings

The investigation into the crash focused on the period leading up to the loss of control while the aircraft was maneuvering for landing. The aircraft struck the ground short of the destination runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft went out of control during its final approach to the runway threshold.