Avro 504 | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Sole on board, the pilot was completing a local training flight at RAF Abu Sueir. While completing a turn, he lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Sintra

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1924

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Estremadura - Lisbon District

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Portugal

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Europe

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The pilot, Lt Alvarenga, was completing a solo training flight when the accident occured. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 504Q in the Liefde Bay: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1924

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Avro 504

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G-EBJD

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Flight

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Private

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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5103

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1924

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Named 'Polar Bjorn', the aircraft was taking part to an expedition in the Arctic. In unknown circumstances, it crashed in the Liefde Bay, Svalbard archipelago. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Manchester

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1924

Type of aircraft:

Avro 504

Operator:

Northern Aviation

Registration:

G-EAZX

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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E1860

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1922

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Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft crashed for unknown reason. All three occupants were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Quebec City

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1924

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Avro 504

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G-CAAE

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Flight

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Private

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City

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D6202

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1919

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In unknown circumstances, aircraft crashed in Saint Louis, a district of Quebec City.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Plymouth

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1924

Type of aircraft:

Avro 504

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F. J. V. Holmes

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G-EBIN

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1923

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Crashed on takeoff from Plymouth. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Bandung

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1924 at 1000 LT

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Avro 504

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A-42

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After takeoff, the pilot made a turn when he lost control of the airplane that crashed in Sukamiskin, Bandung. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Glasgow

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1924

Type of aircraft:

Avro 504

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G-EBGY

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Executive/Corporate/Business

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

10390

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1923

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Crashed shortly after takeoff from Glasgow-Renfrew Airport, injuring both occupants.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Brighouse

Date & Time: May 3, 1924

Type of aircraft:

Avro 504

Operator:

Northern Aviation

Registration:

G-EAZW

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Yes

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Plain, Valley

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H2295

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1922

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The single engine airplane departed Barton on a taxi flight with one passenger and one pilot on board. The aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Brighouse and was damaged beyond repair. Both occupants were rescued.