Date & Time:
Apr 19, 1941
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth
Operator:
Registration:
W5783
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7120
YOM:
1935
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing in poor weather conditions, the single engine airplane struck a brazier and came to rest, bursting into flames. The airplane was destroyed by fire and the pilot was rescued.
