Vickers Virginia crash, Apr 19, 1927 (4 killed), Eastchur...
Vickers Virginia accident on April 19, 1927 near Eastchurch AFB Kent, United Kingdom with 4 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft struck the wing of a...
- Date: April 19, 1927
- Aircraft: Vickers Virginia
- Location: Eastchurch AFB Kent, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The aircraft struck the wing of a stationary DH.9A during takeoff.
A Vickers Virginia of No. 9 Squadron struck the wing of a stationary DH.9A while taking off from RAF Eastchurch. It became briefly airborne, then crashed and caught fire, killing all four crew.