Miles M.57 Aerovan crash, Jun 27, 1947, Cloughey Down
Miles M.57 Aerovan accident on June 27, 1947 near Cloughey Down, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Failure of the port (left) engine in flight.
- Date: June 27, 1947
- Aircraft: Miles M.57 Aerovan
- Location: Cloughey Down, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Failure of the port (left) engine in flight
While approaching the Irish coast the Aerovan lost its port engine and could not hold altitude, so the crew ditched near South Rock Lighthouse. The aircraft hit the water tail first and overturned, but both crew escaped uninjured and were picked up by a ship about two hours later.