On October 4, 1949, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration EI-AEA) operated by Weston Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Hutton Cranswick, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field southeast of RAF Driffield during dusk. All seven occupants were rescued, and the airframe was destroyed.
What happened
The incident occurred at dusk while the twin engine aircraft was on approach to RAF Driffield. The plane impacted a field situated at Highfield Farm, approximately two miles southeast of the airbase. The crash resulted in the destruction of the airframe, which was damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact, all seven individuals on board were successfully rescued.
Findings
Reports indicate that the crew initiated the descent without having obtained customs clearance. Specific technical or human factors contributing to the accident have not been detailed in the available records.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…