On February 15, 1941, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration AW115) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Pengam Moors AFB (Cardiff), United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during final approach to the runway. 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.
A twin-engine airplane crashed into a pasture near Cardiff after stalling on final approach to RAF Pengam Moors, resulting in injuries to all four occupants and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident occurred during the final approach phase of flight to RAF Pengam Moors in Cardiff. The twin-engine aircraft experienced a stall while descending for landing. Following the loss of control, the airplane crashed into a nearby pasture. Upon impact, the airframe burst into flames. The post-crash fire completely destroyed the aircraft. All four individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
Findings
The source material identifies the immediate mechanical or operational event as a stall during final approach. No further investigative conclusions or specific contributing factors beyond this initial failure are provided in the available records.
Probable cause
The aircraft stalled during final approach to the runway.
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