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Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Clacton-on-Sea

Date & Time: May 7, 1933
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-ABSB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Mayland – Clacton-on-Sea
MSN:
2213
YOM:
1931
Location:
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed upon landing in Clacton-on-Sea and was damaged beyond repair. All three occupants were injured.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Dovercourt

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Kent Aircraft Services
Registration:
G-AAUL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Bekesbourne - Bekesbourne
MSN:
KAS.3
YOM:
1930
Location:
Dovercourt
Essex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Bekesbourne on a solo training flight. While completing aerobatic manoeuvres, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field located in Dovercourt. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.

Crash of a Simmonds Spartan in Clacton-on-Sea

Date & Time: Dec 2, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Simmonds Spartan
Operator:
Registration:
G-AAWM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Brooklands - Brooklands
MSN:
10
YOM:
1929
Location:
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Brooklands Airport on a solo training flight. While flying in foggy conditions, the airplane crashed in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The pilot was rescued and the airplane was damaged beyond repair. The exact date of the mishap remains uncertain.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth at RAF North Weald: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1930
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
K1209
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
North Weald - North Weald
Location:
North Weald AFB
Essex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training flight at RAF North Weald. Upon takeoff, the airplane went out of control and crashed into a steam roller. A crew member was killed and the second occupant was injured.
Crew:
Cdr B. E. Smythes, †
Frederick Reginald Stanley Holben.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.6 in Stanford Rivers

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1923
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.6
Operator:
Registration:
G-EAWD
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Stag Lane - Stag Lane
MSN:
649
YOM:
1921
Location:
Stanford Rivers
Essex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a training sortie out from Stag Lane. En route, he lost his bearings and elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a prairie. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Handley Page V/1500 in Sewardstone

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1919
Type of aircraft:
Handley Page V/1500
Operator:
Registration:
F7136
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Sewardstone
Essex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On January 10, en route to Cricklewood in foggy conditions, the crew encountered engine problems due to air in the fuel line and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft landed in an open field located in Thompson's Wood near Sewardstone, Essex. All five occupants were uninjured and the aircraft suffered minor damages. Nevertheless, it was repaired on site and it was decided to take off six days later to continue to Cricklewood. Upon takeoff from a soft ground, the twin engine bomber failed to get airborne and crashed into the hedge lining the field. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
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