Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Edinburgh
Date & Time:
Mar 1, 1944
Registration:
R5928
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Abbotsinch - Edinburgh
MSN:
6465
YOM:
1939
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on approach to Edinburgh in snow falls, crew made an emergency landing on the Carrick Knowe Golf course located in Corstorphine, less than 2 km from runway threshold. Both crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.