Date & Time:
Apr 25, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
AE549
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Horsham - Bircham Newton
MSN:
414-3904
YOM:
1941
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Horsham (RAF Horsham St Faith) on a training flight to RAF Bircham Newton. During the takeoff roll, one of the engine failed. The airplane went out of control, veered of runway, lost its undercarriage and came to a halt. All four crew members were rescued, among them three were injured.
Crew:
Sgt Denis Murdock Boon, pilot,
Sgt J. D. Ackerman,
P/O A. K. Bailey,
Sgt A. R. Keech.
Crew:
Sgt Denis Murdock Boon, pilot,
Sgt J. D. Ackerman,
P/O A. K. Bailey,
Sgt A. R. Keech.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during takeoff.
