| Date: August 29, 1931 |
Survivors: none |
Fatalities: Augusts Lapins |
Aircraft Involved: Martinsyde ADC-1 #11 |
Location: Daugavpils |
Details:
- The accident took place at the Aviation Division's summer base near Daugavpils.
- The pilot was engaged in gunnery practice, shooting at a cone being trailed by another aircraft.
- When the pilot dived to 'attack' the target, he misjudged his manoeuvre and struck the target
towing cable. The ADC's left wing collapsed and the plane fell to the ground.
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