OO-AWH — accident record & aircraft history

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

March 2, 1948Accident
The approach to London-Heathrow Airport was completed in reduced visibility due to the night and fog (visibility estimated to be 200-400 metres). Upon landing, the airplane went out of control and crashed 160 metres from the runway centerline, bursting into flames. Two passengers survived the crash and were seriously injured while 20 other occupants were killed. Crew: Henri Goblet, pilot, Jean Lomba, radio operator, Louis De Geyndt, steward. Probable cause (official findings): It has been estab
Douglas DC-3 · 20 fatalities
It has been established that the aircraft was in a normal configuration as it approached the runway threshold. It is highly probable that the aircraft touched down in a normal or near-normal manner. Full accident record