ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 248139
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| Date: | 03-MAY-1919 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | B.A.T. Basilisk |
| Owner/operator: | The British Aerial Transport Co |
| Registration: | F2906 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | East Finchley -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | Hendon |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Engine caught fire while attempting to break the World altitude record. The pilot jumped from the burning aircraft and died.
Sources:
De locomotief
07-05-1919
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Feb-2021 20:12 | Cobar | Added |
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