Airspeed AS.10 Oxford

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V3910

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On final approach to Inverness Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located few hundred yards short of runway threshold. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

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

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1951

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HN310

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While cruising at low height, the twin engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a huge explosion. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

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It is believed that the pilot failed to monitor his instruments properly and did not pay sufficient attention to the conduct of the flight by consulting his charts in flight.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford II in Copenhagen: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1951

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21-211

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Karup – Copenhagen

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On final approach to Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, the pilot-in-command encountered foggy conditions and decided to reduce his altitude to establish a visual contact with the ground when the aircraft hit the mast of a boat. The aircraft flew dozen yards and crashed near the south harbor. Three crew members were killed while a fourth occupant was injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Crew:
Lt Arne Schjødt Jensen, †
Cpt Knud Frederik Mørkebjerg, †
V. H. Ibsen, †
K. B. Mogensen.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford in RAF Marham: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 1, 1951

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NM510

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Marham - Marham

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The crew was performing a local training flight at RAF Marham. While completing a low pass over the runway at a height of 50 feet, the twin engine aircraft nosed down and crashed onto a barrack. All four crew members were killed. The cause of the loss of control was not determined.
Crew:
F/L Anthony Gerard Quinton Brand,
Sgt George William Wright,
LAC James Moffat,
LAC William Regan.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford in Saint-Gérard: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1951

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O-24

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Plain, Valley

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1050

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1940

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Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both crew members.
Crew:
Maj Martin Wilmots,
1st Lt Hayt.

Source & photo:
http://www.belgian-wings.be/Webpages/Navigator/Photos/MilltaryPics/post_ww2/Airspeed Oxford/airspeed_oxford frontpage.htm

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I in RAF Tangmere

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1950

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PG969

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Tangmere - Tangmere

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While completing a GCA approach to RAF Tangmere in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit the ground and crashed short of runway threshold. Both pilots were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I in Lethnot: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 24, 1950

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