Blackburn R.T.1 Kangaroo crash, Dec 8, 1919, Chania Crete
Blackburn R.T.1 Kangaroo accident on December 8, 1919 near Chania Crete, Greece with no fatalities. Cause: Engine trouble forced an emergency landing...
- Date: December 8, 1919
- Aircraft: Blackburn R.T.1 Kangaroo
- Location: Chania Crete, Greece
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine trouble forced an emergency landing at Suda Bay, Crete.
The Blackburn Kangaroo, carrying three crew on the England to Australia attempt, suffered engine problems that had plagued the flight. The crew made a forced landing and crash landed at Suda Bay, Crete, coming to rest against a fence. All three crew escaped without injury.