Serial | 04421 | |||||||||||||||
Line Number | ||||||||||||||||
First Flight | ||||||||||||||||
Model | DH-104 Sea Devon C.20 | |||||||||||||||
Status | Written-off | |||||||||||||||
Comments | w/o 09.7.1983. Following an engine replacement and a subsequent 2hr ground running test, the a/c took off from Shoreham AP, West Sussex, for a short test-flight to check the engine. Just after rotation the engine was heard to splutter and the aircraft was unable to maintain height due to suspected right engine failure. It dived into the bank of the River Adur, NE of the airport, and exploded; reg canx with CAA 30.5.1984; | |||||||||||||||
|
Only registered users can view recent sightings. Please sign up or log in