Bristol 130 Bombay crash, Aug 23, 1939 (3 killed), Martle...
Bristol 130 Bombay accident on August 23, 1939 near Martlesham Heath AFB Suffolk, United Kingdom with 3 fatalities. Cause: A wrong elevator trim...
- Date: August 23, 1939
- Aircraft: Bristol 130 Bombay
- Location: Martlesham Heath AFB Suffolk, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: A wrong elevator trim setting for take off is suggested, but this is not an official finding.
The first production Bristol Bombay, L5808, of the A and AEE at Martlesham Heath stalled during its initial climb after take off on a climbing test and crashed in a large explosion. All three crew were killed.