Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I near Conisborough

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N4893
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Catfoss - Catfoss
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a solo training flight out from RAF Catfoss. An engine failed in flight, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing in a field. On final, the twin engine aircraft impacted trees and crashed. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
P/O Kenneth John Austin Reed, pilot.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth in Conisborough

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1940
Operator:
Registration:
X9384
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Conisborough - Kirton in Lindsey
MSN:
7067
YOM:
1934
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Conisborough on a delivery flight to Kirton in Lindsey. After takeoff, the airplane crash landed in a field and came to rest. All three crew members evacuated safely.