1 fatality

Liaison Flight Crash Near Gunnislake Kills Pilot (43-5365)

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On June 11, 1944, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-5365) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Gunnislake, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with terrain during a liaison flight near Gunnislake. 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.

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A single-engine aircraft struck a hillside during a liaison mission near Gunnislake, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

The incident occurred while the pilot was conducting a liaison flight in the vicinity of Gunnislake. During this operation, the aircraft lost control or encountered terrain obstacles, leading to a collision with a hill. The impact resulted in the immediate loss of life for the sole occupant.

Findings

The accident was fatal, with one fatality recorded. No specific mechanical failures or external factors beyond the terrain strike are detailed in the available records. The event is classified as a controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) or similar impact during low-level operations.

Probable cause

Collision with terrain during a liaison flight near Gunnislake.