Avro 594 Avian

Operator:

Nya AB & N. Olofsson

Registration:

SE-ACP

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Takeoff (climb)

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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530

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1931

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After takeoff from Göteborg, the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed into the sea off Styrsö Island ans was wrecked. The pilot, sole on board, was rescued.

Probable cause:

Engine failure after takeoff.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian II in Aasvoelkop

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1940

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Operator:

Eric Stanbridge

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ZS-AAC

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Cape Town - Cape Town

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122

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1928

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The pilot was completing a solo sortie from Cape Town. While approaching the Piketberg area, weather conditions worsened and the airplane crashed in hilly terrain in Aasvoelkop. The pilot was uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 594B Avian IVM in Saint Thomas

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1940

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Operator:

H. W. Fowler

Registration:

CF-CDT

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Takeoff (climb)

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317

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1931

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Shortly after takeoff from Saint Thomas Airport, the single engine airplane impacted trees and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was rescued.

Crash of a Avro 594 Avian II in Morven

Date & Time: Nov 10, 1939

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Operator:

E. D. Hill

Registration:

VH-UFY

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Plain, Valley

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126

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1928

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The aircraft crash landed in Morven and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured.

Crash of an Avro 594B Avian IVM in Cartierville

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1939

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Operator:

J. Macejunas

Registration:

CF-AIE

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325

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1930

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Shortly after takeoff from Montreal Airport, the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed in Cartierville. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was rescued.

Probable cause:

Engine failure after takeoff.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian IVM off Habo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1939

Type of aircraft:

Jönköpings Flygaktiebolag

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SE-AEZ

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Training

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Karlsborg – Jönköping

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588

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1936

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The crew departed Karlsborg on a training flight to Jönköping. While approaching Jönköping, the airplane went out of control and crashed into Lake Vättern. The wreckage was found off Habo, some 15 km north of Jönköping Airport. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian III in Brooklands

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1937

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Operator:

Richard Geoffrey Davies

Registration:

G-EBXD

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Takeoff (climb)

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Brooklands – Woodford

MSN:

121

YOM:

1928

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Brooklands (Weybridge)

Surrey

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United Kingdom

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Europe

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Crashed shortly after takeoff from Brooklands Airport. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot Mr. J. Davies was injured.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian IIIA in Palma

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1936

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Operator:

Juan Crespí Fornari

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EC-EAA

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Palma - Palma

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465

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1934

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The Spanish aviator Juan Crespí Fornari was returning to Palma-Son Bonet Airport following a combat mission. For unknown reasons, the airplane landed hard and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot was uninjured.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian IIIA in Wadena

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1936

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Operator:

S. Ring

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CF-AFQ

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