Manchester

The twin engine aircraft departed Manchester-Barton Airport at 1100LT bound for Douglas, Isle of Man, with one pilot and one passenger on board. At 1155LT, the pilot reported he was flying at a height of some 500 feet in poor visibility. Less than 15minutes later, while cruising at an altitude of 1,500 feet, he saw the mountain at the last moment and tried to gain altitude. Unfortunately, the aircraft impacted the slope of Mount Fair Snape Fell located some 30 km northeast of Blackpool and was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. Both occupants were killed. It appears the aircraft impacted the mountain 200 feet below the summit and the correction made by the pilot was too late to avoid terrain. At the time of the accident, the visibility was poor due to mist.
Crew:
Cedric Rex Crow, pilot.
Passenger:
Ronald Swales.

The airplane departed Hatfield on a flight to Manchester. As weather conditions worsened, the pilot diverted to Hamble to check weather. On final approach, the airplane was too low and impacted a hedge with its undercarriage. It nosed down and crashed, coming to rest upside down. Both occupants were injured, the passenger seriously.

Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft crashed for unknown reason. All three occupants were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.

The flight was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Croydon to Manchester. Whilst flying over Buckinghamshire, a storm was encountered. Witnesses stated that an engine stopped, but was then restarted. It appeared to them that an emergency landing was going to be made at Ford End, Ivinghoe, when the aircraft dived to the ground and crashed at Ivinghoe Beacon. The wreckage came to rest upside down, with both crew and all three passengers being killed. One witness reported hearing a violent explosion, but was not sure whether this was before the aircraft crashed or as a result of the crash. Villagers extricated the victims from the wreckage. The deceased were taken to Ivinghoe Town Hall pending an inquest by the coroner. As a result of the crash, Daimler Airway temporarily suspended their service between Croydon and Manchester, due to having no aircraft to operate it. The inquest opened on 17 September at Ivinghoe Town Hall. Evidence was given that the pilot was experienced, having flown for 755 hours, and that the aircraft was airworthy on departure from Croydon. It was carrying an adequate supply of fuel, having departed Croydon with 73 imperial gallons (330 l) of fuel against an estimated consumption of around 50 imperial gallons (230 l). The aircraft could carry eight passengers, but as only three were on board 400 pounds (180 kg) of ballast was carried, as well as a quantity of mail. Witnesses reported that the aircraft stalled before crashing.

Pilot started the descent to Grimsby when he was forced to make an emergency landing in Brigg, Lincolnshire. While all three occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.