Miles M.60 Marathon crash, Nov 30, 1957, Thorney Island A...
Miles M.60 Marathon accident on November 30, 1957 near Thorney Island AFB West Sussex, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: The undercarriage...
- Date: November 30, 1957
- Aircraft: Miles M.60 Marathon
- Location: Thorney Island AFB West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The undercarriage collapsed on landing.
During a local training flight from RAF Thorney Island, the Miles M60 Marathon lost one main landing gear leg on touchdown. The aircraft sank onto its belly and slid before coming to rest. Both pilots were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.