Avro 504

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J8716

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Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir

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The crew was completing a local training mission at Abu Sueir Airport. In unknown circumstances, the airplane collided with a second RAF Avro 504 registered J8981. After the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed near the airfield. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Abu Sueir: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1930

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J8981

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Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir

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The crew was completing a local training mission at Abu Sueir Airport. In unknown circumstances, the airplane collided with a second RAF Avro 504 registered J8716. After the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed near the airfield. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Cowes

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1929

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Popular Flights

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G-AAEM

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Private

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Yes

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Cowes - Cowes

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The single engine airplane was engaged in a local plaisance flight. Shortly after takeoff from Cowes-Somerton Airfield, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. All three occupants were injured.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Brighton

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1929

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

John Colquhoun Don

Registration:

G-EAJU

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Private

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Yes

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Shoreham – Brighton

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H2592

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1919

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For unknown reason, the aircraft crashed upon landing. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504 near Trowbridge: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1929

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Plain, Valley

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Netheravon - Netheravon

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The pilot, sole on board, departed RAF Netheravon for a local training mission. En route, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in Upper Studley, southwest of Trowbridge. The pilot P/O Reginald Montague Swaine was killed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Stag Lane: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1929 at 0930 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

John Sale

Registration:

G-AAED

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Private

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Shoreham - Stag Lane

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Following an uneventful flight from Shoreham, the pilot initiated the approach to Stag Lane Aerodrome when he lost control of the airplane that crashed near the airfield. Two occupants were kiléled while the third was seriously injured. The only survivor died from his injuries the following day.

Probable cause:

The aircraft crashed due to an error of judgement by the pilot, as he tried to land downwind.

Crash of an Avro 504N at RAF Netheravon: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 10, 1929

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J8727

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Netheravon - Netheravon

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The pilot, sole on board, was completing a local training flight at RAF Netheravon. While flying in the vicinity of the airbase, he was forced to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot P/O Malcolm Menzies Jackson was killed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Bandung

Date & Time: Feb 16, 1929 at 0800 LT

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A-43

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Takeoff (climb)

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Bandung - Bandung

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Shortly after takeoff, the engine failed. The airplane went out of control and crashed. The aircraft broke in two and the pilot was injured.

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Engine failure shortly after takeoff.

Crash of an Avro 504K near RAF Waddington: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 7, 1928

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E3150

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