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The crew departed RAF Thorney Island on a training mission. In unknown circumstances, the aircraft into the sea off Cardiff. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
P/O Alan Dunn Hopkin, pilot,
Sgt Thomas James Rowles,
Sgt James Falconer.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon I in Weston-Super-Mare

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1939

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.84 Dragon

Operator:

Southern Airways - UK

Registration:

G-ACJT

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Bristol - Cardiff

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6043

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1933

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Shortly after take off from Bristol-Filton Airport, the pilot encountered an hazardous situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a field located in Weston-Super-Mare. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured. He died few hours later from injuries sustained.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Ystradgynlais: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1939

Type of aircraft:

Avro 652 Anson

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L9149

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Ansty - Cardiff

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The twin engine aircraft was performing a training exercise on behalf of the RAF Ansty Flying School located near Coventry, with two passengers and a crew of two on board. While cruising in poor weather conditions, the aircraft hit the slope of Mt Fan Brycheiniog located some 20 km northeast of Swansea. While both passengers were injured, both crew members were killed.
Crew:
F/O E. R. N Coombes, pilot,
M. Mabbott, pilot.
Passengers:
John McDonald,
Leonard Priscott.

Probable cause:

It appears that the crew lost his orientation while flying in poor weather conditions.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon 2 off Cardiff: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1935

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.84 Dragon

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G-ACMP

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Cardiff - Saint-Hélier

MSN:

6063

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1934

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Shortly after takeoff from Cardiff Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft named 'Saint Clements Bay' stalled and crashed in a muddy area located between the Bristol Channel and the shore. The pilot and two passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured.
Crew:
F/O John Grazebrook Mansfield, pilot. †
Passengers:
Roland Cecil Edbrooke, †
Harold Spencer Percival. †

Crash of an Avro 504K in Bridgend

Date & Time: May 7, 1928

Type of aircraft:

Avro 504

Operator:

South Wales Airways

Registration:

G-EBNH

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Bridgend - Cardiff

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1926

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Crashed shortly after takeoff from Bridgend, Glamorgan, en route to Cardiff. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.