Crash of an Airspeed AS.65 Consul in Chiswick
Date & Time:
Jul 15, 1949
Operator:
Registration:
G-AJGD
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
5120
YOM:
1947
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was performing an on demand flight from Croydon Airport. While cruising southwest of the London area, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and decided to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field located in Dukes Meadows, south of Chiswick. While all three occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
