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Mid-air collision between twin-engine aircraft and Percival Proctor near Lugwardine (X7444)

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On April 12, 1943, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration X7444) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Lugwardine, United Kingdom in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Mid-air collision between two aircraft shortly after takeoff. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A mid-air collision occurred shortly after takeoff from RAF Madley involving a twin-engine aircraft and an RAF Percival Proctor. Both planes crashed into the ground at Lugwardine, resulting in nine fatalities.

What happened

Shortly after departing RAF Madley, a twin-engine airplane with the registration DX223 collided mid-air with an RAF Percival Proctor. The incident occurred just minutes after takeoff. Following the impact, both aircraft lost control and descended rapidly to the ground. They ultimately crashed in the area of Lugwardine. The collision resulted in the deaths of all nine individuals on board the two aircraft combined.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a detailed probable cause statement beyond the description of the mid-air collision and subsequent crash.

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