Airspeed AS.10 Oxford

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Registration:

L4628

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Survivors:

Yes

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South Cerney AFB - South Cerney AFB

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1938

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The pilot was performing a local solo training flight out from RAF South Cerney. The landing was hard and the aircraft bounced several times, so the pilot decided to abandon the landing and attempted to take off. After departure, during initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled, hit a hedge and trees before coming to rest in bushes located one mile past the runway end. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was slightly injured.
Crew:
Sgt T. H. Nicholls, pilot.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I at RAF Shawbury

Date & Time: Jan 19, 1939

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Registration:

L4589

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Takeoff (climb)

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Shortly after take off from RAF Shawbury, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area. Crew fate unknown.

Probable cause:

Loss of control shortly after takeoff following an engine failure.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I near RAF Montrose

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1938

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Operator:

Registration:

L4646

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Survivors:

Yes

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Schedule:

Montrose - Montrose

MSN:

113

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1938

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The crew was performing a local training sortie out from RAF Montrose. While circling in the vicinity of the airfield, one of the engine failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the airplane collided with power cables and crashed in a field. Both pilots were injured.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford at RAF Hooton Park

Date & Time: Nov 18, 1938

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

L4562

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Survivors:

Yes

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Hooton Park - Hooton Park

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1937

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On final approach to RAF Hooton Park, the twin engine aircraft stalled and landed hard. The undercarriage were torn off and the aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. Both pilots were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford in Poulton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1938

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Registration:

L4580

Flight Phase:

Flight

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