Blackburn R.T.1 Kangaroo

Landing (descent or approach)

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G-EAIT

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Brough - Brough

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BK/33/AS/746

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1919

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Following a local flight, the aircraft was returning to Brough Aerodrome when it crashed on landing and overturned. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were injured. The pilot, F/O Hugh Crichton McDonald, died few hours later from his injuries.

Crash of a Blackburn RT.1 Kangaroo in Suda

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1919

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G-EAOW

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Hounslow Heath - Chania

MSN:

B9970

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1919

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In November, the Australian government offered a price of 10,000 dollars to any Australian airmen who will be able to fly from England to Australia within 30 days. The crew departed Hounslow Heath Airport (some 3 km southeast of Heathrow) on 21NOV1919. While overflying the island of Crete, in Greece, the crew encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing in an open field located near Suda, east of Chania. The aircraft impacted ground and came to rest against a stonewall. All three occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned.

Probable cause:

Engine failure maybe caused by sabotage but this was not confirmed.

Crash of a Blackburn RT.1 Kangaroo in Hendon

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1919

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B9981

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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Hendon - Hendon

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B9981

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1919

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The crew was completing a local training flight. Upon takeoff, the aircraft crashed and came to rest. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Blackburn RT.1 Kangaroo in Hendon

Date & Time: May 31, 1919

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B9982

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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B9982

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1919

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Shortly after takeoff, during initial climb, the engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Blackburn RT.1 Kangaroo in Seaton Carew AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1918

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Landing (descent or approach)

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B9983

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Military

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Seaton Carew AFB - Seaton Carew AFB

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B9983

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1918

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While landing, aircraft bounced and crashed into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Exact date of crash unknown. Plane crashed some date in 1918.

Crash of a Blackburn Kangaroo in Seaton Carew AFB

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1918

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

B9976

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Military

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