Upavon - Upavon
Flight / Schedule
Upavon - Upavon
Aircraft
Scottish Aviation Twin PioneerRegistration
XL555
MSN
131
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
April 29, 1960 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Upavon Wiltshire
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.2779°, -1.8378°
Narrative Report
On April 29, 1960 at 12:00 AM, Upavon - Upavon experienced a crash involving Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Upavon Wiltshire.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed. Both pilots were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration XL555, MSN 131.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 51.2779°, -1.8378°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed. Both pilots were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Upavon - Upavon
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