Crash of a Douglas A-26C Invader in Biggin Hill: 7 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 21, 1980 at 1514 LT
Registration:
N3710G
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Biggin Hill - Biggin Hill
MSN:
18759
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Captain / Total hours on type:
200.00
Circumstances:
The aircraft was taking part to an airshow at Biggin Hill Airport for the Battle of Britain air display. Shortly after take off from runway 21, the pilot made a turn to pass over the airport when the aircraft nosed down and crashed in a huge ball of fire about 500 yards from the airfield. All seven occupants were killed.
Crew:
Don Bullock, pilot.
Passengers:
Peter Warren,
Arthur Heath,
Don Thompson,
Kevin Vince,
Gary French,
Roger Russell.
Crew:
Don Bullock, pilot.
Passengers:
Peter Warren,
Arthur Heath,
Don Thompson,
Kevin Vince,
Gary French,
Roger Russell.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. The airplane was intact until impact and both engines were running properly.
Final Report:
