Saint Mawgan - Saint Mawgan
Flight / Schedule
Saint Mawgan - Saint Mawgan
Aircraft
Avro 683 LancasterRegistration
SW285
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
March 28, 1955 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Newquay-Saint Mawgan AFB Cornwall
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Narrative Report
On March 28, 1955 at 12:00 AM, Saint Mawgan - Saint Mawgan experienced a crash involving Avro 683 Lancaster, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Newquay-Saint Mawgan AFB Cornwall.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
7 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 7 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
During the takeoff run, the aircraft swerved on runway, went out of control and came to rest. All seven crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration SW285.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During the takeoff run, the aircraft swerved on runway, went out of control and came to rest. All seven crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
7
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
7
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 7
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Saint Mawgan - Saint Mawgan
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Avro 683 LancasterRegistration
SW285
