Date & Time:
Jan 8, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Blackburn B-26 Botha
Operator:
Registration:
L6237
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
7866/34
YOM:
1940
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a training mission, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and ditched the airplane in the Dee River off Bagillt. Both crew members passed the overnight in cold waters and were rescued the following morning. The airplane was damaged beyond repair.
