Date & Time:
Jul 30, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Vickers 290 Wellington I
Registration:
L4235
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ismailia - Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Ismailia Airfield, the aircraft swerved on runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in surrounding area. The crew escaped unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.