XA254

On January 9, 1956 at 12:00 AM, XA254 experienced a crash involving Miles M.60 Marathon, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Thorney Island AFB West Sussex.

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

3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

After landing at RAF Thorney Island, the four engine aircraft encountered difficulties to stop. It overran, went through a concrete wall and came to rest on a beach. All three crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. There were heavy rain falls and strong winds at the time of the accident.

Aircraft reference details include registration XA254, MSN 106, year of manufacture 1950.