On June 8, 1941, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration X7328) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Abbotsinch AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.
An aircraft struck a ridge during landing at RAF Abbotsinch and crashed upside down. All four crew members were rescued, with two sustaining injuries.
What happened
During the landing phase at RAF Abbotsinch, the airplane encountered an unexpected obstacle. The airframe struck a ridge line, causing the aircraft to crash and come to rest inverted on the ground. Emergency responders successfully located and extracted all four individuals on board. While everyone survived the impact, two members of the crew sustained injuries during the incident.
Findings
The specific mechanical or environmental factors leading to the collision with the terrain were not determined in the available records. The event resulted in a survivable crash with partial injury among the personnel.
What happened in the 8 Jun 1941 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Abbotsinch AFB, United Kingdom?
An aircraft struck a ridge during landing at RAF Abbotsinch and crashed upside down. All four crew members were rescued, with two sustaining injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jun 1941 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jun 1941 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration X7328, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Abbotsinch AFB, United Kingdom.
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