On August 20, 1942, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration X7494) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Lee-on-the-Solent, 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 crashed while attempting to land at Lee-on-the-Solent Airfield, resulting in total loss of the airframe but no injuries or fatalities among those on board.
What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase of a flight at Lee-on-the-Solent Airfield. The aircraft impacted the ground upon arrival and sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, which resulted in the total loss of the airframe, there were no reported casualties. All individuals on board survived the event without injury.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the contributing factors or the official investigation conclusions for this accident. It confirms only that the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and that no fatalities or injuries occurred.
What happened in the 20 Aug 1942 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom?
An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Lee-on-the-Solent Airfield, resulting in total loss of the airframe but no injuries or fatalities among those on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 1942 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 20 Aug 1942 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration X7494, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom.
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