Bristol 142 Blenheim

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Registration:

BA708

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Military

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Scuiscuiban - Scuiscuiban

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During the takeoff roll at Scuiscuiban ALG, the port tyre burst. The airplane swung on runway when the starboard tyre burst as well. Control was lost and the airplane crashed, bursting into flames. All four crew members escaped unhurt while the airplane was destroyed after the four 250 lb depth charges aboard exploded.
Crew:
F/Sgt George Wylie +3.

Probable cause:

Both tyres burst during takeoff.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim V at RAF Ras Al Hadd: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1943

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Registration:

BA397

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

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Site:

Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate

Schedule:

Ras Al Hadd - Ras Al Hadd

Location:

Ras Al Hadd AFB

Country:

Oman

Region:

Asia

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Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim V in Aden

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1943

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

BA447

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Aden - Aden

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The pilot was performing a local solo training flight at Aden-Khormaksar Airport. On final approach at night, he failed to realize his altitude was too low when the undercarriage contacted a seawall located short of runway. Upon landing, the undercarriage collapsed and the airplane came to rest on. The pilot escaped unhurt.
Crew:
F/Sgt Ronald Seymour Edwards, pilot.

Probable cause:

On final approach, the pilot misjudged the distance with the ground, causing the undercarriage to contact a seawall.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV at RAF Upwood

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1943 at 1630 LT

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Registration:

L4895

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Takeoff (climb)

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Upwood - Upwood

MSN:

8910

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1939

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Captain / Total flying hours:

1262

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The pilot departed RAF Upwood at 1625LT on a local solo training flight. After takeoff, he reported a loss of power on the right engine then the airplane crashed near the airbase and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot escaped unhurt.
Crew:
F/Lt Robert Henry Moore, pilot.

Probable cause:

Loss of power on the right engine after takeoff.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV in Nanyuki: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1943 at 1150 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

L4878

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Nanyuki - Nanyuki

MSN:

8893

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1939

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The crew departed Nanyuki Airfield at 1135LT on a cross country navigation exercise. Few minutes after takeoff, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to return. The approach was completed in bumpy and gusty conditions. While the airplane was descending at about 100 feet, there was a high wind blowing. It struck the ground with the starboard wing-tip first and cartwheeled, causing both engines to be torn out. All four crew members were injured, the pilot seriously. He later died from injuries sustained.
Crew:
P/O Frank H. Carr, pilot, †
F/O Charles F. Strutt, observer,
Sgt William B. Nesbitt,
Sgt John A. Ross.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim V at RAF Charterhall: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1943 at 0137 LT

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Registration:

BA194

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Charterhall - Charterhall

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The crew departed RAF Charterhall after midnight on a local training exercise. While circling in the vicinity of the airbase in poor weather conditions, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
F/Lt Richard Hillary, pilot,
Sgt Kenneth Wilfred Young Fison, observer.

Probable cause:

Icing may have been a factor.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim V in Tunis: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 7, 1943

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Registration:

BA731

Flight Phase:

Tunis Governorate (ولاية تونس‎)

Flight Type:

Bombing

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Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Canrobert - Canrobert

Location:

Tunis

Country:

Tunisia

Region:

Africa

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The airplane departed Canrobert Airfield on an operation to Tunis. It failed to return to base and is believed to have crashed in the target area. Lost without trace.
Crew.
F/O Martin Stanley Morris, pilot,
Sgt Findlay London Mills, observer,
W/O Raymond Marsden, wireless operator and air gunner.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim V in Ravensden: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1943

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BA249

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Plain, Valley

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Cranfield - Cranfield

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The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Ravensden, killing the pilot who was performing a solo training flight out from RAF Cranfield.
Crew:
F/Lt James Sibley Simons, pilot.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim V in Innerwick: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1943

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BA235

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