Debris in engine likely caused fatal RAF Spitfire crash
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 15:07 · Archive
An investigation found that decades-old debris in the engine likely caused the crash that killed Squadron Leader Mark Long.
Squadron Leader Mark Long, 43, died when his Spitfire crashed near RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on 25 May 2024. The aircraft was operated by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
An investigation into the crash has found that decades-old debris in the engine was the likely cause of the fatal accident.
How it is being reported
- Decades old debris likely caused fatal Spitfire crash that killed Royal Air Force pilotThe Independent · 4 Oct, 14:37
- RAF Spitfire pilot, 43, was killed in Battle of Britain Memorial Flight crash likely caused by 'decades-old piece of debris in engine', report findsDaily Mail · 4 Oct, 12:39
In this story: Squadron Leader Mark Long · RAF Coningsby · Battle of Britain Memorial Flight · Royal Air Force
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