Bristol 130 Bombay crash, Oct 10, 1939, Stafford Springs...
Bristol 130 Bombay accident on October 10, 1939 near Stafford Springs West Midlands, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of orientation in...
- Date: October 10, 1939
- Aircraft: Bristol 130 Bombay
- Location: Stafford Springs West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of orientation in poor weather.
A Royal Air Force Bristol Bombay lost its orientation in poor weather on a training flight and made an emergency landing in a field. The undercarriage collapsed in a stream, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. All three crew were unhurt.