On April 19, 1940, a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon (registration G-ACNG) operated by Scottish Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Hatston AFB (Kirkwall), United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An airplane crashed during its final approach to RAF Hatston near Kirkwall after departing Glasgow. The aircraft was destroyed, but all nine occupants escaped without injury.
What happened
The incident occurred following a routine flight from Glasgow. While on final approach to RAF Hatston in the vicinity of Kirkwall, the aircraft crashed into the ground under circumstances that remain unspecified. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the crash and the loss of the machine, all 9 occupants sustained no injuries.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical details or a definitive explanation for why the aircraft struck the ground during the approach phase. The circumstances surrounding the event are described as unknown in the available records.
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