Royal Air Force - RAF

While descending to El Adem, the crew was informed about weather conditions at destination and ATC suggested the captain to divert to another airport due to low visibility. In agreement with the rest of the crew, the captain decided to attempt an approach when on final, the copilot suggested him to go around. For unknown reason, the captain continued the approach and passed below the decision height when the aircraft struck the ground about 500 meters short of runway 27/09 threshold. Two crew members were seriously injured while five others occupants were killed.

Crashed on landing for unknown reason. There were no casualties.

The crew belonging to the 209th Squadron was taking part to a SAR mission after a British aircraft was missing. While cruising over a uninhabited zone, the airplane struck trees and crashed inverted in a wooded area. The wreckage was spotted few hours later by the crew of a RAF helicopter who confirmed that all five occupants were killed. The crash site was inaccessible. It is believed the crew lost control of the aircraft after he encountered strong downdrafts while cruising at low height.

The crew was performing a local training flight at RAF Lyneham, consisting of takeoff and landings with one engine inoperative. Following a low pass over RAF Lyneham, the crew continued to the northwest when control was lost. The airplane dove into the ground and crashed in a field located five miles northwest of Chippenham. Two crew members were killed while the third occupant was seriously injured. He died from his injuries eight days later.

The crew was completing a training mission on behalf of the 242nd OCU based at RAF Thorney Island. In flight, an engine caught fire and the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed in the Chichester harbor. Both occupants were killed.

While performing a maritime patrol flight over the Indian Ocean, the crew encountered technical problems and decided to divert to GAN AFB in the Maldivian Islands. The emergency landing was completed without further problem and there were no injuries. However, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

On approach to RAF Thorney Island, during the last segment, the airplane was caught by downdraft and struck the ground. On impact, the undercarriage were sheared off. The airplane slid for several yards and came to rest in flames. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed.

Shortly after takeoff from Asmara Airport, the left engine lost power. The pilot raised the undercarriage and attempted an emergency landing. The twin engine aircraft crash landed in a field located 10 km south of Asmara Airport and came to rest. All six occupants were uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

During the takeoff roll, the four engine airplane started to skid on runway. The pilot-in-command pull the control column and completed the rotation. The airplane lifted off and climbed a bit then sank and crashed onto the runway. Out of control, it veered off runway and came to rest. All four crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

The crew was completing a local training mission at RAF Mildenhall when an engine failed in flight. The airplane lost height, struck trees, a pole and the roof of a house before crashing in a field located one mile southwest of the airbase. Both crew members were rescued and the aircraft was written off.