On September 2, 1948, an Airspeed AS.65 Consul (registration G-AIUZ) operated by Transair UK was involved in an aviation accident near Bern, Switzerland in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed in Bern during a flight from Croydon to Geneva under unknown circumstances. All three occupants were rescued, and the airframe was damaged beyond repair.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was en route from Croydon to Geneva. The plane came down in the vicinity of Bern, resulting in significant structural damage that rendered it unairworthy. Despite the severity of the impact, all three individuals on board were successfully extracted from the wreckage. No fatalities or injuries were reported among the occupants.
Findings
The specific technical or operational factors leading to the crash have not been detailed in the available records. The circumstances surrounding the event remain unknown, with no definitive cause established in the provided information.
What happened in the 2 Sept 1948 Airspeed AS.65 Consul accident near Bern, Switzerland?
An aircraft crashed in Bern during a flight from Croydon to Geneva under unknown circumstances. All three occupants were rescued, and the airframe was damaged beyond repair.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Sept 1948 Airspeed AS.65 Consul accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Sept 1948 involved an Airspeed AS.65 Consul, registration G-AIUZ, operated by Transair UK, at Bern, Switzerland.
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