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Fatal Loss of Control Incident Near Lydd Airport (G-BEUT)

Lydd, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On January 22, 1979, a Partenavia P.68 (registration G-BEUT) operated by Business Air Travel was involved in an aviation accident near Lydd, United Kingdom during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control while conducting a non precision approach in a snowstorm. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed six miles southwest of Lydd Airport during a non-precision approach in a snowstorm, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants.

Incident Overview and Location Details During an approach to Lydd Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of control while operating in poor weather conditions. The accident occurred approximately six miles southwest of the airfield. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All three individuals on board were killed in the crash. The official investigation determined that the probable cause was the loss of control while conducting a non-precision approach in a snowstorm. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date was provided in the source material.

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