ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 139782
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| Date: | 07-JUN-1959 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10 |
| Operator: | RAF Bristol UAS |
| Registration: | WZ880 |
| C/n / msn: | C1/0921 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Winterbourne, Filton, Bristol, Gloucestershire -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Filton, Bristol (EGTG/FZO) |
Failed to recover from a spin at Winterborne near Filton, Gloucestershire during aerobatics The pilot abandoned the aircraft at the last moment after trying unsuccessfully to release the cadet, who was killed when the aircraft dived into the ground
Sources:
www.ukserials.com/losses-1959.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Nov-2011 14:39 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
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