Bristol 170 Freighter crash, May 6, 1949 (7 killed), Isle...
Bristol 170 Freighter accident on May 6, 1949 near Isle of Portland Dorset, United Kingdom with 7 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control after in flight...
- Date: May 6, 1949
- Aircraft: Bristol 170 Freighter
- Location: Isle of Portland Dorset, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control after in flight structural failure, cause of the structural failure not determined
A Bristol 170 Freighter on a test flight to obtain engine and propeller data left Bristol Filton Airport. While cruising off the Isle of Portland the aircraft went out of control and dove into the English Channel. Debris was found about 26 km off Portland lighthouse, and all seven crew were killed.