On June 14, 1948, an Airspeed AS.65 Consul (registration G-AIDY) operated by British Air Transport - BAT was involved in an aviation accident near Berck-sur-Mer, France in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Aircraft en route from Redhill to France made an emergency landing near Berck-sur-Mer due to unknown reasons, resulting in total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident involved a flight originating from Redhill, Surrey and destined for France. As the aircraft approached Berck-sur-Mer, the pilot was compelled to execute an emergency landing. The specific reason for this decision is not documented in the available records. Upon impact or subsequent handling, the airframe sustained severe damage that rendered it beyond repair. Both occupants aboard were unarmed at the time of the event.
Findings
No specific contributing factors or technical conclusions have been identified regarding why the emergency landing was necessary. The outcome resulted in the total loss of the aircraft.
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