G-ANDY

On May 29, 1962 at 12:00 AM, G-ANDY experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.104 Dove, operated by Ferranti, with the event recorded near Edinburgh Midlothian (County of Edinburgh).

The flight was categorized as executive/corporate/business 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.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Edinburgh-Turnhouse Airport, while climbing, an engine failed. The airplane struck power cables, stalled and crashed in a field. Both crew members were evacuated while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-ANDY, MSN 04441, year of manufacture 1953.