Thurleigh - Thurleigh

On November 28, 1942 at 07:05 PM, Thurleigh - Thurleigh experienced a crash involving Douglas A-20 Havoc, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Thurleigh AFB Bedfordshire.

The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

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

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to RAF Thurleigh, the pilot abandoned the landing procedure and attempted a go around. During initial climb, the twin engine aircraft went to a steep angle of climb, pitched up, stalled and crashed. The pilot, who was performing his first solo flight, was killed. Crew (51st OTU): Sgt Leonard James Casey.

Aircraft reference details include registration BJ501.