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Solo Training Sortie Ends in Fatal Crash East of North Berwick (V5492)

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On June 17, 1943, a Bristol 142 Blenheim (registration V5492) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near North Berwick, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An engine fire occurred in flight, leading to an emergency landing that resulted in a fatal crash. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A solo training flight crashed east of North Berwick after the right engine caught fire, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and the death of the pilot.

What happened

During a solo training sortie, the pilot encountered a critical mechanical failure when the right engine ignited while airborne. The fire necessitated an immediate emergency landing. The aircraft impacted the ground east of North Berwick, where it was completely destroyed in the crash. The pilot sustained fatal injuries and did not survive the accident.

Findings

Official investigations identified the engine fire in flight as the primary cause of the incident. This mechanical failure during the training exercise led directly to the loss of control and the subsequent crash.

Probable cause

An engine fire occurred in flight, leading to an emergency landing that resulted in a fatal crash.

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