Crash of a Percival P.10 Vega Gull near Abercorn: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 30, 1936
Registration:
G-AEAB
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Portsmouth - Johannesburg
MSN:
K.20
YOM:
1936
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was taking part to the 'Schlesinger Trophy' from Portsmouth to Johannesburg. En route, poor weather conditions and heavy rain falls forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing in a prairie. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both occupants were injured.
Crew:
D. W. Llewellyn, pilot,
C. F. Hughesdon, copilot.
Crew:
D. W. Llewellyn, pilot,
C. F. Hughesdon, copilot.
