Crash of a Blackburn B-26 Botha I off Saint Donats: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 8, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
L6223
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Saint Athan - Saint Athan
MSN:
7866/20
YOM:
1940
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew departed RAF St Athan on a local test flight. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, one of the engine failed. The airplane lost height and crashed in the Severn estuary. Three crew members were injured and the pilot was killed.
Crew:
F/O Reginald William Sheppard, pilot,
P/O F. W. Gattrell, observer,
LAC E. S. Colbert, wireless operator,
Sgt A. J. Clements, air gunner.
Crew:
F/O Reginald William Sheppard, pilot,
P/O F. W. Gattrell, observer,
LAC E. S. Colbert, wireless operator,
Sgt A. J. Clements, air gunner.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.
