ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 275447
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| Date: | Wednesday 26 August 1942 |
| Time: | 21:35 |
| Type: |  Douglas DB-7A Havoc Mk II |
| Owner/operator: | 85 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | AH474 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | RAF Hunsdon, Kent, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Hunsdon, Kent |
| RAF Hunsdon |
Havoc AH474: experienced the collapse of its nose gear upon touchdown. 26/08/1942
The aircraft damage was initially determined to be Cat B. The crew was unhurt.
Lost power landing and nose wheel collapsed at base at 21:35 hrs.
Crew: ???? Ok
Sources:
1.ORB 85 Sqdn RAF
Images:
85 Sqn ORB entry for 26 Aug 42
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2022 20:49 | grapeshot418 | Added |
| 14-Feb-2022 19:53 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Other fatalities, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Narrative, Operator] |
| 23-Aug-2022 12:56 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
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