Crash of an Avro 694 Lincoln B.2 in Wylye: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RF560
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Boscombe-Down - Defford
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a test flight from RAF Boscombe Down to RAF Defford on behalf of the A & AEE. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of 3,500 feet with the propeller of the engine number one feathered and the number two running at low speed, the aircraft stalled, went into a dive and crashed in a field located in Wylye, about 10 miles west of RAF Boscombe Down. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
S/L A. Toot,
F/Lt A. G. Bradfield,
F/O G. W. Williams,
P. W. Howes.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dominie near RAF Boscombe Down: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 31, 1948
Operator:
Registration:
NR753
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
6841
YOM:
1945
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While cruising in the vicinity of the RAF Boscombe Down, the twin engine aircraft collided in unknown circumstances with a RAF Avro 652 Anson registered NL248. The Dominie went out of control and crashed in a prairie while the pilot of the Anson was able to land safely. All three crew members on board the Dominie were killed.
Crew:
F/O Ashley James Greer,
Peter J. Bartlett,
Peter C. Damon.

Crash of a Miles M.60 Marathon I near RAF Boscombe Down: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 28, 1948 at 1329 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGPD
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Boscombe Down - Boscombe Down
MSN:
6265
YOM:
1946
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
121
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a test flight at RAF Boscombe Down, with some propeller blade control. While cruising at low height, the crew informed ground he was encountering difficulties and lost control of the airplane that dove into the ground and crashed in a wooded area located eight miles northeast of the airbase. The aircraft was destroyed and both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control caused by a structural failure.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in RAF Hullavington

Date & Time: Feb 16, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
MW182
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Hullavington - Hullavington
MSN:
MW182
YOM:
1945
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training sortie in RAF Hullavington. The aircraft landed 200 yards after the runway threshold. On a relatively short runway, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest into a ditch. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It is reported that the crew was distracted by the presence of an obstacle near the runway threshold. Thus, the pilot in command decided to extend the approach and landed 200 yards after the runway threshold. Unfortunately, the runway length in RAF Hullavington is 3,400 feet only. In such conditions, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in RAF Lyneham

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
MW207
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
MW207
YOM:
1945
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing, the brakes failed. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and collided with an embankment. All six occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the brakes system due to a leak on a hydraulic line.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in RAF Lyneham

Date & Time: Mar 14, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
MW202
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
MW202
YOM:
1945
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On touchdown, the undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft slid on its belly for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off. It is believed that the aircraft was under maintenance prior to this flight, and the technicians made some mistakes while checking the hydraulic systems. It is reported that on approach, the undercarriage could be lowered properly, but on touchdown, they collapsed because they were not locked.

Crash of an Avro 685 York I in RAF Lyneham

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
MW180
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lyneham - Lyneham
MSN:
MW180
YOM:
1945
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a training sortie at RAF Lyneham on behalf of the 511th Squadron. Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the captain decided to land for unknown reason. The aircraft hit the runway surface, lost all its undercarriage and slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off. The reason why the captain decided to land immediately after rotation remains unknown.

Crash of a Stinson AT-19 at RAF Hullavington

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
FB649
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
77-377
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
At liftoff, the left wing dropped. The aircraft crashed and came to rest. All three crew members were rescued.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-15-DK Dakota IV in RAF Blakehill Farm

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1946
Operator:
Registration:
KK154
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Blakehill Farm - Blakehill Farm
MSN:
15293/26738
YOM:
1944
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a training sortie in RAF Blakehill Farm. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the instructor simulated an engine failure. Probably following a misinterpretation and/or wrong judgement of the situation, the copilot shut down the second engine and feathered the wrong propeller. The aircraft lost speed, stalled an crash landed in a field located near the airbase. While all three occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-10-DK Dakota C.3 in RAF Down Ampney

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
KG433
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
12468
YOM:
1944
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an engine failure in flight, the crew decided to divert to RAF Down Ampney to complete an emergency landing. The aircraft belly landed and was written off while all four crew members were unhurt.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.