ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 200778
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Monday 4 October 1943 |
| Time: | 17:40 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 7 FPP ATA |
| Registration: | LZ317 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire |
| RAF Sherburn-in-Elmet, (EGCJ) |
On 4th October 1943, Bristol Beaufighter LZ317 was on the approach to land at Sherburn-in-Elmet airfield while being flown by an ATA pilot, the approach was being made at a steeper angle than normal in a strong wind. At 17:40 hrs, the aircraft bounced on landing, the port wing then touched the ground and the aircraft ground looped. As it came to a halt a fire developed and it was badly damaged by the fire.
The pilot later reported that the port engine had either cut out or would not respond immediately as he applied more power, suggesting he was attempting to overshoot after the first landing bounce.
Crew:
F/Sgt (M1114) Frederick William BIRKS (pilot) ATA - Slightly injured.
Sources:
1. http://sherburninelmethistory.co.uk/aviation/aircraft-accidents/
2. http://ATA pilots
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Nov-2017 23:07 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 19-May-2019 15:47 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Operator] |
| 09-Dec-2019 21:16 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Narrative, Operator] |
| 05-Jan-2021 10:31 | Giggs | Updated [Operator, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
| 11-Jun-2022 09:48 | Nepa | Updated [Time, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation