Date & Time:
Apr 11, 1942
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
Operator:
Registration:
W6456
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
6342
YOM:
1936
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taxiing for departure, the aircraft's left tyre burst. The aircraft went out of control, veered off taxiway to the left and came to rest in a grassy area. While all six occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was no repaired.
Probable cause:
Tyre burst.
