2 fatalities

Disappearance of a Twin-Engine Transport in the North Sea (BL-127)

North Sea, WorldFlight

On January 18, 1940, a Bristol 142 Blenheim (registration BL-127) operated by Finnish Air Force - Suomen Ilmavoimat was involved in an aviation accident near North Sea, World in flight. 2 people were killed. 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 twin-engine transport aircraft vanished into the North Sea while en route from Perth to Stavanger. No wreckage or survivors were ever recovered, leaving the cause of the accident undetermined.

What happened

The flight originated at Perth Airfield with a planned destination of Stavanger, Norway. The crew accepted delivery of the aircraft and commenced the journey. During the transit phase over the North Sea, the aircraft was lost. Despite extensive search efforts, no physical evidence of the airframe or any personnel aboard was ever located. The incident resulted in the loss of all individuals on board.

Findings

Due to the complete absence of wreckage and debris, a definitive technical analysis could not be performed. The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown, as no data recorders or physical components were recovered to support an investigation into mechanical failure, pilot error, or external factors.