No fatalities

Aircraft crash shortly after takeoff from Barra Airport (G-AGJF)

Barra, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On August 6, 1947, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-AGJF) operated by British European Airways - BEA was involved in an aviation accident near Barra, United Kingdom during takeoff. 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.

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

An aircraft crashed shortly after departing Barra Airport on Barra Island. The airframe was destroyed, but all seven people on board were successfully rescued.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Barra Airport on Barra Island. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft encountered a failure that resulted in a crash. The impact and subsequent events caused significant damage to the airframe, leading to it being declared a total loss. Despite the severity of the accident, emergency response teams were able to locate and extract all individuals on board. All seven occupants survived the event and were rescued without fatal injuries.

Findings

The specific technical or human factors contributing to the crash are not detailed in the available source material. The primary outcome recorded is the destruction of the aircraft and the successful survival of all personnel involved.