Crash of a Miles M.3B Falcon Major in Hatches Creek

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VH-AAS
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
209
YOM:
1935
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in an ambulance flight and was carrying one patient, one doctor and two pilots. Shortly after lift off, the aircraft went out of control and crashed, bursting into flames. All four occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed.