Kirkbride - Kirkbride
Flight / Schedule
Kirkbride - Kirkbride
Aircraft
Lockheed L-414 HudsonRegistration
V9197
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
May 31, 1943 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Kirkbride AFB Cumbria
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Crash Cause
Weather
Narrative Report
On May 31, 1943 at 12:00 AM, Kirkbride - Kirkbride experienced a crash involving Lockheed L-414 Hudson, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Kirkbride AFB Cumbria.
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.
The listed crash cause is weather. Shortly after take off, while in initial climb, the aircraft was caught by strong cross winds, nosed down and crashed in a field. Both pilots were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration V9197.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after take off, while in initial climb, the aircraft was caught by strong cross winds, nosed down and crashed in a field. Both pilots were injured.
Cause: Weather
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
Kirkbride - Kirkbride
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
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Lockheed L-414 HudsonRegistration
V9197