On June 29, 1957, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-AGUF) operated by Island Air Services - UK was involved in an aviation accident near Ramsgate, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed following its departure during a local pleasure flight, resulting in no fatalities among the eight people on board.
What happened
During a local pleasure flight, an aircraft crashed shortly after departing from the airfield. The incident occurred during the initial climb phase of the flight. Despite the impact, all eight occupants managed to exit the wreckage safely.
All passengers and crew members sustained only minor injuries during the event. While there were no loss of life, the aircraft suffered significant damage and was declared a total loss.
Findings
There are currently no specific details regarding the technical cause of the accident or the environmental conditions at the time of the crash.
What happened in the 29 Jun 1957 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Ramsgate, United Kingdom?
An aircraft crashed following its departure during a local pleasure flight, resulting in no fatalities among the eight people on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jun 1957 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Jun 1957 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration G-AGUF, operated by Island Air Services - UK, at Ramsgate, United Kingdom.
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