Airspeed AS.65 Consul | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

On final approach to Perpignan Airport, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.65 Consul in Châlons-en-Champagne

Date & Time: Nov 14, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.65 Consul

Operator:

Airspan Travel

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G-AJGI

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5125

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1947

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In flight, the pilot was forced to reduce his altitude and to make an emergency landing in a field. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.65 Consul near La Rochelle

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.65 Consul

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G-AJGC

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5119

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1947

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The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing for unknown reason. There were no casualties but the aircraft owned by D. L. Steiner was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.65 Consul in Ipoh

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.65 Consul

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VR-SCF

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

5096

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1947

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Crashed in unknown circumstances.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.65 Consul in Tatsfield: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1947 at 1955 LT

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.65 Consul

Operator:

Milburn Air

Registration:

G-AIOZ

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Private

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Paris - Croydon

MSN:

4335

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1946

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While approaching Croydon Airport on a flight from Paris-Le Bourget, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a field located in Tatsfield, about 7 miles southeast of Croydon. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed, among them R. A. Milburn, pilot, co-owner and founder of this company.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.65 Consul in Juba

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.65 Consul

Operator:

Air Transport - Belgium

Registration:

OO-GVP

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

4312

YOM:

1946

Location:

Juba

Central Equatoria (الاستوائية الوسطى)

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South Sudan

Region:

Africa

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Crashed on landing for unknown reason. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.65 Consul in Villemorien

Date & Time: Dec 23, 1946

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.65 Consul

Operator:

Atlas Aviation

Registration:

G-AHMA

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Yes

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

London-Gatwick – Geneva

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3428

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1946

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While flying southeast of Troyes, the crew encountered technical problems with the engines and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a swamp located in Villemorien. All nine occupants (among them a six months old baby) were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.65 Consul near Salisbury

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1946

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.65 Consul

Operator:

Portsmouth Aviation

Registration:

G-AHYW

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3923

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1946

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The crew was performing a flight from England to South Africa to deliver the aircraft to a local operator. Enroute, he encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing 55 miles northeast of Salisbury. While both occupants escaped unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.