G-AISJ
Flight / Schedule
G-AISJ
Aircraft
Miles M.57 AerovanRegistration
G-AISJ
MSN
6404
Year of Manufacture
1947
Operator
Miles AircraftDate
July 15, 1947 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Taxiing
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Woodley Berkshire
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.4464°, -0.9675°
Narrative Report
On July 15, 1947 at 12:00 AM, G-AISJ experienced a crash involving Miles M.57 Aerovan, operated by Miles Aircraft, with the event recorded near Woodley Berkshire.
The flight was categorized as test and the reported phase was taxiing at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The crew (pilots and engineers) was involved in a ground test of the brakes systems. During taxiing, while practicing fast stop, the nose gear collapsed and punctured the cockpit floor. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-AISJ, MSN 6404, year of manufacture 1947.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 51.4464°, -0.9675°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew (pilots and engineers) was involved in a ground test of the brakes systems. During taxiing, while practicing fast stop, the nose gear collapsed and punctured the cockpit floor. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Miles AircraftFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Taxiing
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom
