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Aircraft Accident at Douglas Due to Poor Visibility (G-AHKR)

Greeba, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On April 15, 1947, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-AHKR) operated by British European Airways - BEA was involved in an aviation accident near Greeba, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was precipitated by poor visibility due to mist during the approach phase, leading to a controlled flight into terrain while attempting to divert. 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.

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During an approach to Douglas, an aircraft struck a hill while diverting due to mist, resulting in the injury of all seven occupants and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

The incident occurred during the final approach phase to Douglas. The flight crew encountered deteriorating weather conditions characterized by poor visibility caused by mist. In response to these conditions, the captain elected to divert the aircraft to RAF Jurby. However, before completing the diversion procedure, the airframe impacted a hillside. The collision caused the plane to overturn, eventually coming to rest in an inverted position.

The impact resulted in severe structural damage, rendering the aircraft beyond repair. All seven individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the crash.

Probable cause

The accident was precipitated by poor visibility due to mist during the approach phase, leading to a controlled flight into terrain while attempting to divert.

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