G-AHBU

On October 3, 1947 at 12:00 AM, G-AHBU experienced a crash involving Avro 691 Lancastrian, operated by Skyways of London, with the event recorded near Belfast-Nutts Corner Antrim.

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

3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The takeoff was attempted in poor weather conditions. During takeoff roll started in visual reference, the visibility was insufficient and the captain decided to swap to instrument references. Control was lost and the airplane skidded and then swerved before coming to rest in the Cromlin river. All three crew members were injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-AHBU, MSN 1289, year of manufacture 1946.