ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 137470
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Monday 28 March 1966 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Blackburn Buccaneer S1 |
| Owner/operator: | RN 736 Sqn FAA |
| Registration: | XN950 |
| MSN: | B3-05-62 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Sweethillock Farm, near Lossiemouth, Grampian -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| RAF Lossiemouth | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Crashed at Sweethillock Farm 28/3/1966, after the starboard engine failed following an overshoot whilst attempting to land at Lossiemouth, Morayshire. Both crew ejected.
Crew later named at Sub. Lt. C. D. C. Councell (RN) - pilot - ejected from aircraft, but later died of injuries sustained, and Lt. D. W. Brierley - navigator - ejected safely.
(However, Lt Brierley was later killed in the crash of Buccaneer S.1 XN949 on 8 August 1968)
Sources:
1. http://web.archive.org/web/20170721225135/http://www.ejection-history.org.uk:80/Aircraft_by_Type/Buccaneer.htm
2. [LINK NOT WORKING ANYMORE:http://www.blackburn-buccaneer.co.uk/S1_XN950_files/0_S1_XN950.htm]
3. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1966.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Jul-2011 23:37 | Dr.John Smith | Added |
| 05-Apr-2013 08:34 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Narrative] |
| 07-May-2013 14:47 | Nepa | Updated [Operator] |
| 20-Aug-2013 08:30 | JINX | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Location, Destination airport] |
| 05-Sep-2013 03:48 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation