X9344
Flight / Schedule
X9344
Aircraft
Airspeed AS.5 CourierRegistration
X9344
MSN
11
Year of Manufacture
1934
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
August 1, 1942 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Bolt Head AFB Devon
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Narrative Report
On August 1, 1942 at 12:00 AM, X9344 experienced a crash involving Airspeed AS.5 Courier, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Bolt Head AFB Devon.
The flight was categorized as military 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.
Just after lift off, the single engine aircraft went out of control, hit a hedge and crashed. Both occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration X9344, MSN 11, year of manufacture 1934.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Just after lift off, the single engine aircraft went out of control, hit a hedge and crashed. Both occupants were slightly injured 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
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom