Airspeed AS.10 Oxford crash, Oct 4, 1954, Middle Wallop A...
Airspeed AS.10 Oxford accident on October 4, 1954 near Middle Wallop AFB Hampshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: An engine failed shortly...
- Date: October 4, 1954
- Aircraft: Airspeed AS.10 Oxford
- Location: Middle Wallop AFB Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: An engine failed shortly after takeoff.
An RAF Airspeed Oxford training aircraft lost its starboard engine soon after takeoff from RAF Middle Wallop, Hampshire. The pilot flew an asymmetric circuit but could not lower the port undercarriage, and he belly landed in a field about a mile west of the airfield. The pilot was unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.