On July 3, 1943, a Fokker F22 (registration HM159) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Loch Tarbert, United Kingdom in flight. 20 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An inflight fire, possibly ignited by a cigarette, led to loss of control and the subsequent crash. 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.
An aircraft caught fire while flying from Tiree Island to Glasgow. The pilot attempted an emergency landing but lost control, resulting in the loss of all 20 occupants.
What happened
During a flight from Tiree Island to Glasgow, a fire broke out on board the aircraft. In response to the emergency, the pilot lowered the altitude with the intention of making an immediate landing. However, control of the airplane was lost during this maneuver. The aircraft subsequently crashed into Loch Tarbert, approximately 300 metres offshore from the coast. The impact destroyed the airframe completely. All 20 occupants on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the disaster was triggered by an inflight fire. The specific origin of the blaze was determined to be possibly caused by a cigarette.
Probable cause
An inflight fire, possibly ignited by a cigarette, led to loss of control and the subsequent crash.
What happened in the 3 Jul 1943 Fokker F22 accident near Loch Tarbert, United Kingdom?
An aircraft caught fire while flying from Tiree Island to Glasgow. The pilot attempted an emergency landing but lost control, resulting in the loss of all 20 occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jul 1943 Fokker F22 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 20 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Jul 1943 involved a Fokker F22, registration HM159, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Loch Tarbert, United Kingdom.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
An inflight fire, possibly ignited by a cigarette, led to loss of control and the subsequent crash.
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