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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2P in Porthcurno

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1999 at 1830 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
LY-ASA
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1G139-49
YOM:
1972
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was landing in an open field; the surface wind was 280°/6 to 8 kt and the pilot elected to land in this direction. The ground sloped upwards to a crest and then downwards; the grass was moist. The touchdown was normal but the aircraft failed to stop before it came to the perimeter hedge and dry stone wall and collided. The pilot considered that he had overestimated the braking effectiveness on the moist, downward sloping grass surface.

Crash of a Partenavia P.68B Victor in Bodmin

Date & Time: Feb 7, 1993 at 1345 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-LOUP
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bodmin - Plymouth
MSN:
182
YOM:
1989
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
9531
Captain / Total hours on type:
210.00
Circumstances:
The aircraft was attempting to takeoff from the grass runway 32 at Bodmin, for a flight to Plymouth. The commander reported that the ground was soft and wet, with the grass surface longer than normal, and that no flap was selected. The flight manual for the aircraft stated that performance takeoffs should be carried out with 15° flap selected. The aircraft failed to achieve sufficient airspeed to become airborne in the distance available, and overran the runway into an area of thick gorse and moorland. There was no fire, and both occupants, who were wearing lap and diagonal shoulder harnesses, were uninjured, and vacated the aircraft by the normal means.
Final Report:

Crash of a BAe Nimrod MR2 in Newquay-Saint Mawgan

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1984 at 1107 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XV257
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Newquay-Saint Mawgan - Newquay-Saint Mawgan
MSN:
8032
YOM:
1970
Flight number:
Sarex 51
Region:
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The Nimrod aircraft took off on an exercise Search and Rescue (SAR) sortie from its base at RAF St Mawgan. It was carrying in the bomb bay, as part of the SAR equipment, a normal load of 5 inch reconnaissance flares. In accordance with normal practice, the first navigator switched the flare's release units to live shortly after takeoff. Some 30 seconds later a cockpit indicator warned the crew of a fire in the bomb bay. The captain immediately instructed the co-pilot to fly the aircraft back to base while he transmitted a MAYDAY call and informed the rest of the crew. During the return flight ground witnesses saw the Nimrod trailing smoke, with several burning flares, a parachute and other objects falling from the aircraft. The aircraft landed safely. Although the fire services quickly extinguished the intense fire, the aircraft was extensively damaged.
Probable cause:
The accident was caused by a reconnaissance flare becoming detached from its carrier and subsequently igniting in the bomb bay . How it came to be released could not be positively determined.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver AL1 at RAF Culdrose: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XP811
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Culdrose - Culdrose
MSN:
1466
YOM:
1961
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was taking part to an airshow at RAF Culdrose, Cornwall. While completing a 360 turn at low height, one of the wing struck the ground and the airplane crashed. The pilot was killed.

Crash of an Avro 696 Shackleton T.4 at RAF Newquay-in Saint Mawgan

Date & Time: May 17, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
WB831
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Saint Mawgan - Saint Mawgan
YOM:
1951
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, one of the crew member inadvertently raised the landing gear before rotation. The aircraft sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair. It was operated on behalf of the Maritime Operational Training Unit (MOTU).
Probable cause:
Premature retraction of the landing gear during takeoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Saint Mary's

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1963
Registration:
G-AHLM
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Saint Mary’s – Land’ Ends
MSN:
6708
YOM:
1946
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged on a scheduled service from the Scilly Isles to Plymouth, carrying seven passengers, with one pilot. During the take-off run from a grass strip at St. Mary's Aerodrome, in calm conditions, the aircraft developed a series of bounces and swung sharply to the left and then to the right. It became airborne shortly before crossing the boundary of the useable area of the aerodrome. It then banked to the right and the tip of the lower starboard wing was seen to cut through gorse bushes in the overrun area. A few yards further on the starboard wing struck a large rock and the aircraft cartwheeled and caught fire, coming to rest with the rear part of the fuselage overhanging a cliff. All seven passengers escaped through the emergency hatch in the cabin roof, and the pilot, who was seriously injured, was extricated from the cockpit wreckage by a member of the aerodrome fire service and an airline employee.
Source: https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=28532
Probable cause:
Investigations revealed that the cause was due to a burst mainwheel tyre.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Land's End

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1961
Operator:
Registration:
G-AKZB
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
6790
YOM:
1948
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Land's End Airport, the twin engine aircraft was too low and struck the ground short of runway. The left main gear was sheared off and the airplane came to rest with its both left wings partially sheared off. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Saint-Just

Date & Time: May 21, 1959
Operator:
Registration:
G-AHLL
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
6576
YOM:
1946
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Land's End Airport (St Just), the twin engine airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and struck a hedge before coming to rest. All six occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 683 Lancaster B.3 GR at RAF Newquay

Date & Time: Feb 2, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RE211
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Newquay - Newquay
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
An unexpected situation was encountered by the crew while taking off on a snow covered runway at RAF Newquay-St Mawgan. The captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure but as the aircraft started to skid, he raised the undercarriage, causing the aircraft to sink on runway and to slid for dozen yards before coming to rest. All six crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 683 Lancaster BIII GR at RAF Newquay-Saint Mawgan

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1955
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
SW285
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Saint Mawgan - Saint Mawgan
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff run, the aircraft swerved on runway, went out of control and came to rest. All seven crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.