No fatalities

Aircraft loses undercarriage upon landing (G-AGWJ)

Banjul, GambiaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 30, 1946, an Avro 691 Lancastrian (registration G-AGWJ) operated by British South American Airways - BSAA was involved in an aviation accident near Banjul, Gambia during landing or approach. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-25Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft named Star Glow lost its landing gear during touchdown, veered off the runway, and came to rest with no injuries among the six occupants.

What happened

The incident occurred immediately after touchdown. The aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure when it lost its undercarriage. This event caused the plane to go out of control on the ground. As a result, the vehicle veered off the runway and eventually came to rest in an uncontrolled position. Despite the severity of the accident, all six occupants escaped without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft, which was christened Star Glow, sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the root cause or contributing factors behind the loss of the undercarriage. It confirms only that the structural failure occurred upon landing and led to the subsequent loss of control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Aug 1946 Avro 691 Lancastrian accident near Banjul, Gambia?

An aircraft named Star Glow lost its landing gear during touchdown, veered off the runway, and came to rest with no injuries among the six occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Aug 1946 Avro 691 Lancastrian accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Aug 1946 involved an Avro 691 Lancastrian, registration G-AGWJ, operated by British South American Airways - BSAA, at Banjul, Gambia.