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rtalbott 22nd May 2008 20:31

vickers viscount crash
 
just came across a photo of a vickers viscount that crash landed in the 70's somewhere in Devon "Otterton" i think not sure.
Think it my have had a fuel problem.
Can anyone point me in the right direction on where to find a report on the crash, ive tried aaib.

many thanks :)

t211 22nd May 2008 20:50

Santander to somewhere near exeter
 
If its the one Im thinking of it was an aladair, and the title I have given it speaks volumes as the aircraft ran out of fuel. Cant remember the date thogh.

You may find more Info on Aviation Safety Network.

Apia Pipe 22nd May 2008 20:58

Vickers Viscount crash near Exeter
 
It was on 12 July 1980 near Ottery St Mary. Aircraft was G-ARBY, and performed a wheels-up landing with no injuries after running out of fuel on a flight from Santander. Details on the website http://www.aaib.gov.uk/publications/...981_g_arby.cfm.

Flap40 22nd May 2008 21:07

Details here

rtalbott 22nd May 2008 21:42

thanks flap40 thats the one

many thanks all :D


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