Date & Time:
Apr 18, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 142 Blenheim
Operator:
Registration:
L1237
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
West Malling - West Malling
MSN:
8520
YOM:
1938
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane suffered an engine failure on landing. Unable to stop on the runway, it overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. All three crew members were injured.
Crew:
Sgt A. J Knight, pilot,
Sgt F. E Harrison, observer,
AC1 G. Muir.
Crew:
Sgt A. J Knight, pilot,
Sgt F. E Harrison, observer,
AC1 G. Muir.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on landing.
