Blackpool - Douglas

On May 16, 1936 at 12:00 AM, Blackpool - Douglas experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, operated by British Airways, with the event recorded near Douglas-Ronaldsway Isle of Man.

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

8 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 8 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 7, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

On landing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and collided with a hangar. All eight occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The exact cause of the loss of control on touch down is unknown.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-ADBX, MSN 6289, year of manufacture 1935.