Bircham Newton AFB

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K8757

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On final approach to RAF Bircham Newton, the twin engine aircraft stalled and hit a hedge before crashing short of runway. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

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The airplane stalled on approach due to an insufficient speed.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson at RAF Bircham Newton

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1938

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K8759

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On final approach to RAF Bircham Newton, the twin engine aircraft was too low and hit tree tops before crashing in a wooded area. All four crew were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

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Too low approach on part of the crew.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I off Flamborough: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 1, 1938

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K8836

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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The crew was conducting a night training exercise on behalf of the 206th Squadron. While cruising off the Flamborough coast, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the North Sea. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
F/Lt Patrick Jonathan Kenyon Pike, pilot,
P/O Matthew Angus Scott, observer,
AC1 Reginald William Stanley Rae,
AC2 Derek Alexander Wilson.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I at RAF Bircham Newton

Date & Time: Oct 26, 1937

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K6205

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The crew was performing a local training flight out from RAF Bircham Newton. On final approach, the pilot failed to realize he was flying too low. The twin engine aircraft hit the ground and came to rest short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. Crew from the 220th Squadron.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I at RAF Bircham Newton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1936

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K6199

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Takeoff (climb)

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Shortly after takeoff from RAF Bircham Newton, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed near the runway end. A crew member was killed while both other occupants were injured.
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P/O Peter White, pilot, †
S/L William Michael M. Hurley, pilot,
AC1 Reginald Kenneth Birtwistle.

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The takeoff procedure was completed with the control systems locked. Modifications to locking bars were recommended by the Court of inquiry following this accident.

Crash of a Fairey IIIF in Heacham

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1931

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Fairey III

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J9137

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F.1003

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The crew departed RAF Bircham Newton on a local training flight. While cruising at an altitude of 4,000 feet, one of the wings failed. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and the crew was able to bail out before the airplane crashed in a pasture. Both occupants Sgt Hudson and LAC Molyneux were uninjured.

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Failure of a wing in flight.

Crash of an Avro 504K at RAF Bircham Newton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1925

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Avro 504

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H3083

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