No fatalities

Ground Collision Involving Two Aircraft at Hastings Airport (HK867)

Freetown-Hastings, Sierra LeoneLanding (descent or approach)

On September 7, 1941, a Douglas DC-2 (registration HK867) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Freetown-Hastings, Sierra Leone 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-26Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft lost control after landing at Hastings Airport near Freetown, colliding with a parked Hurricane (Z4257). Both planes were destroyed, but no injuries were reported.

What happened

Following its arrival at Hastings Airport, located south of Freetown, the aircraft experienced a loss of control on the ground. The out-of-control movement resulted in a collision with another aircraft that was stationary on the apron. The impacted vehicle was identified as a Hurricane bearing the registration Z4257. The force of the impact caused severe structural damage to both airplanes, rendering them beyond repair. Despite the total loss of both airframes, the incident resulted in no casualties among those involved.

Findings

The specific technical or human factors contributing to the loss of control after landing are not detailed in the available source material. The primary outcome recorded is the ground collision between the moving aircraft and the parked Hurricane.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Sept 1941 Douglas DC-2 accident near Freetown-Hastings, Sierra Leone?

An aircraft lost control after landing at Hastings Airport near Freetown, colliding with a parked Hurricane (Z4257). Both planes were destroyed, but no injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Sept 1941 Douglas DC-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Sept 1941 involved a Douglas DC-2, registration HK867, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Freetown-Hastings, Sierra Leone.