Aircraft ground impact during delivery flight at Leavesden Airfield

No fatalities • Leavesden, United Kingdom • Landing (descent or approach)

A delivery flight approaching Leavesden Airfield resulted in a ground strike after the aircraft descended below the required altitude.

What happened

During a delivery operation originating from Austria, an aircraft was performing its final approach to Leavesden Airfield. As the flight progressed toward the runway threshold, the plane descended too low and made contact with the terrain before the runway began. The impact caused the aircraft to come to a stop on the ground.

There were two crew members on board at the time of the incident. Both individuals sustained slight injuries during the event. The aircraft itself suffered damage that rendered it beyond repair.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft was flying too low during the final approach phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold due to an insufficient approach altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-12-16 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Leavesden, United Kingdom?

A delivery flight approaching Leavesden Airfield resulted in a ground strike after the aircraft descended below the required altitude.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-12-16 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-12-16 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration OE-FAC, operated by Aero Transport, at Leavesden, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold due to an insufficient approach altitude.

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