Vickers Viking G-AIVE (Aircraft Wreck)

Vickers Viking G-AIVE
This aircraft had started its journey from London Northolt airport (c.6 miles from the present Heathrow) and was about to make its final approach to its destination airport—the former Glasgow Renfrew aerodrome.
Apparently, however, the pilot experienced some difficulty in locating the landing approach beacon. This situation was exacerbated by severe turbulence together with low cloud and mist over the hills. Consequently, the pilot began his descent either too early in, or too far north of, his approach pattern causing him to strike the hillside at Irish Law.
Fortunately, the 16 passengers and 4 crew escaped serious injury, and managed to make their way clear of the stricken aircraft just before it was engulfed in flames.
Although shocked and badly shaken, the pilot—Captain John Ramsden of Glasgow—and one of the passengers managed to make their way westward across the rugged moorland in the darkness. Three hours later, they arrived at Largs, where they raised the alarm. Meanwhile, some of the other survivors, led by First Officer D. P. Clifton, had managed to reach Flatt Farm in Largs.
Other members of the group sought help in the opposite direction. From Irish Law, and with the aid of a miniature compass, they made their way eastward to Ladyland House near Kilbirnie, where they sought assistance for their plight.


Crew: [Captain] John Ramsden, [First Officer] Denis P Clifton, [Radio Officer] Arnold H Lloyd, [Steward] Con Moroney.

Passenger Manifest: Henry D Watt, Mr and Mrs James Young, Trygve Molland, Mr and Mrs Sejersted, Ben Goldwater, Jackie Sheville, May Most, Hilda Most, Mr Hobart Moore, Elizabeth Wighton, Mr Jimmy H Wilson, Mr A Hems, Gordon Davies, Eric Hopper.

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• Vickers
• Viking
• G-AIVE
• Aircraft
• Wreckage
• Largs
• Hercules
• Engine
• Hill-walking
• plane
• flying
• crash
• accident
• hiking
• ayrshire

[tvfilmglamdirector]

Where abouts is this? Can you see it using Google Earth?

[RaibeartMacAoidh]

The wreck of G-AIVE lies in the North Ayrshire hills a few miles East of Largs. The shortest approach to the wreck is from the A760, Largs to Kilbirnie road. Park at Blairpark Farm (NS250573) and it is a 2.3 km (1.4 mile) walk over the Knockside Hills to the top of Irish Law. The wreck lies on the north side of the hill at NS260593.

[mackuk]

Very nice shots. I have been meaning to go and see this for years, think I might just do it.

Thanks again.

[tvfilmglamdirector]

I understand that everyone survived this incident, a fairly flat skimming type impact but the a/c did burn out after the crew and pax evacuated. Very lucky (or unlucky, depends on how you see it).

[tvfilmglamdirector]

Excellent, many thanks.

[broofer666]

yeah i live in largs, heard about this wreckage loads of times,never seen it,amazing little vid,quality pictures,nice work

[xMMxAMx]

5 stars!! brilliant video dad, keep up the good work!