Fatal aircraft accident during airshow at Cardiff Airport

4 fatalities • Cardiff, United Kingdom • Flight

An aircraft crashed near Cardiff Airport during an airshow, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

During an aerial display at Cardiff Airport, an aircraft lost control while operating in the area surrounding the airfield. The flight was participating in an airshow and was carrying a total of four people, consisting of two crew members and two passengers.

Following the loss of control, the plane impacted the ground. The accident resulted in four fatalities, with no survivors among the occupants. The specific sequence leading to the crash remains under investigation, though the event occurred while the aircraft was maneuvering in the vicinity of the airport.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash concluded that the incident was primarily the result of pilot error.

Probable cause

The accident was attributed to an error made by the pilot during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1959-05-06 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Cardiff, United Kingdom?

An aircraft crashed near Cardiff Airport during an airshow, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1959-05-06 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1959-05-06 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration G-ALEC, operated by Lec Refrigeration, at Cardiff, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was attributed to an error made by the pilot during flight.

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