G-ALWY

On April 19, 1952 at 12:00 AM, G-ALWY experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, operated by Air Enterprises, with the event recorded near Port Ellen Argyll.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 5, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Port Ellen, the aircraft was too low, hit the ground and lost its undercarriage. It skidded on its belly for several yards before coming to rest. While all six occupants were unhurt, the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-ALWY, MSN 6741, year of manufacture 1950.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 55.6294°, -6.1880°.