Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The crew belonging to the 209th Squadron was taking part to a SAR mission after a British aircraft was missing. While cruising over a uninhabited zone, the airplane struck trees and crashed inverted in a wooded area. The wreckage was spotted few hours later by the crew of a RAF helicopter who confirmed that all five occupants were killed. The crash site was inaccessible. It is believed the crew lost control of the aircraft after he encountered strong downdrafts while cruising at low height.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer 1 off Chbika

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1963

Type of aircraft:

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer

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5N-ABR

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Delivery

Survivors:

Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Southend – Marrakech – Agadir – Fuerteventura – Las Palmas – Dakar

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526

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1958

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The crew departed Southend in the UK on a delivery flight to Nigeria with intermediate stops at Marrakech, Agadir, Fuerteventura, Las Palmas and Dakar. While cruising by night, the crew decided not to land at Agadir and continued directly to Fuerteventura. While approaching the island, the crew elected to contact ATC but without success. Also, as the Fuerteventura NDB was OFF, the crew was unable to receive any signal and in such conditions, decided to return to Agadir. While approaching the Moroccan coast, the pilot was forced to ditch the aircraft 22 km off shore due to a fuel exhaustion. Quickly on site, the crew of a trawler was able to evacuate all three crew members while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the Fuerteventura NDB has been switched off for the night as the airport was closed to traffic. The crew filed the flight plan to Las Palmas before his departure from MAK but Fuerteventura Airport was already closed at that time. Thus it is believed the crew failed to prepare the flight according to procedures and failed to land at Agadir Airport as scheduled.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer 3 in Fort Tapong

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1962

Type of aircraft:

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer

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FM1067

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587

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1961

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Crashed in unknown circumstances. All 14 occupants, among them 12 police officers, were rescued while the aircraft was written off.

Crash of Scottish Twin Pioneer in Kinlet

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1961

Type of aircraft:

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer

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XL664

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Prestwick – Boscombe Down

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135

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On a delivery flight from Prestwick to RAF Boscombe Down, both engines failed. The pilot elected to restart the engine but without success and eventually decided to attempt an emergency landing in a field located in Kinlet, Shropshire. While descending, the airplane struck trees and crashed. The pilot was uninjured and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It was determined that both engines stopped because the fuel selector was connected to an empty tank while the starboard tank was full. Also, the approach configuration adopted by the pilot was improper, causing the airplane to struck trees.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer CC.1 on Mt Meru: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1961

Type of aircraft:

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer

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XL966

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514

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1957

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The twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Meru while on a supply mission. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer CC.1 in Winchfield

Date & Time: Aug 9, 1960

Type of aircraft:

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer

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Registration:

XL557

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Odiham - Odiham

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The crew was performing a local training flight at RAF Odiham. The approach was completed in strong winds and with a relative low speed. On final, the left wing stalled and struck the ground. The airplane nosed down, struck the ground and crashed in a field located about 2,5 miles short of runway. All three crew members were unhurt while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer CC.1 at RAF Upavon

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1960

Type of aircraft:

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer

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Registration:

XL555

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Upavon - Upavon

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131

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Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed. Both pilots were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer CC.1 in Kota Tinggi

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1960

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Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer

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XL967

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518

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1958

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Suffered a dual engine failure in flight while cruising over the region of Kota Tinggi, south Johor. The crew attempted an emergency landing but the aircraft crashed. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer 3 in Jorhat: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1960

Type of aircraft:

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer

Operator:

Registration:

G-ANTP

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Demonstration

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Jorhat - Jorhat

MSN:

501

YOM:

1955

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Just after liftoff, while climbing to a height of 100 feet, the aircraft banked left, stalled and crashed in flames near the runway end. Two crew members were killed and third occupant was seriously injured. They were engaged in a local demo flight.

Probable cause:

The accident is attributed to an attempt to climb the aircraft on single engine with full flaps and slats during the takeoff when its all-up weight was near its maximum limit. The aircraft lost its forward speed, stalled and crashed, as its climb performance is inadequate in such configuration and under the conditions it was operating.