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Aircraft Crash Landing in a Field After In-Flight Engine Fire (G-AKJG)

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On January 20, 1965, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration G-AKJG) operated by Shackleton Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Old, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine fire in flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot delivering an aircraft from Sywell to Bristol encountered an engine fire en route. The pilot reduced altitude and crash-landed in a field, sustaining no injuries, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Flight Details The pilot was in charge of delivering an aircraft from Sywell to Bristol. During the flight, one of the engines caught fire. In response, the pilot reduced the aircraft's altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing. ## Outcome and Damage The aircraft crash-landed in a field and came to rest. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as an engine fire in flight. No other causes or contributing factors were stated in the source material. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location of the crash landing.

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