Topcliffe - Topcliffe

On May 5, 1958 at 12:00 AM, Topcliffe - Topcliffe experienced a crash involving Miles M.60 Marathon, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Topcliffe AFB North Yorkshire.

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

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Following an uneventful training flight, the crew landed at RAF Topcliffe and started the braking procedure when the undercarriage were mistakenly raised by the crew. The aircraft sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. All four crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration XA253, MSN 105, year of manufacture 1950.