No fatalities

Emergency Landing on Golf Course Near Edinburgh (R5928)

Edinburgh, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On March 1, 1944, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration R5928) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Edinburgh, 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.

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

Aircraft made an emergency landing on a golf course near Edinburgh during snowy conditions, resulting in significant damage but no injuries to the crew.

What happened

During an approach to Edinburgh under conditions of snowfall, the flight crew initiated an emergency procedure. The aircraft did not land on the designated runway but instead came to rest on the Carrick Knowe Golf course in Corstorphine. This location is situated less than 2 km from the runway threshold.

Upon impact and subsequent stoppage, the airframe sustained severe structural damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the extent of the physical damage to the machine, both members of the flight crew escaped without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The incident occurred specifically during the final approach phase while snow was falling. The decision or necessity to divert from the runway led to the landing on adjacent terrain, specifically a golf course. The primary outcome was the total loss of the aircraft due to damage, although human safety was preserved as both crew members remained unhurt.