ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 22497
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| Date: | Monday 8 July 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Lockheed Hudson Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 1 (C) OTU RAF |
| Registration: | N7277 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Silloth, Cumberland, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Silloth, Cumberland |
During the takeoff run, the aircraft swerved, went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in flames in the adjacent grassy area. Both pilots escaped unhurt while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Cause: It was determined that a landing gear sunk during the takeoff run and punctured a fuel tank, causing a fire that could not be extinguished in time.
Sources:
1. https://www.baaa-acro.com/crash/crash-lockheed-l-414-hudson-i-raf-silloth
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Aug-2008 01:36 | Anon. | Added |
| 24-Jan-2012 13:50 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Location, Departure airport] |
| 01-Feb-2015 20:13 | Repac | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Departure airport, Source] |
| 26-Feb-2018 21:55 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Source, Narrative] |
| 28-Jul-2023 09:27 | Nepa | Updated [[Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Source, Narrative]] |
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