Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560f in Latham: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1970 at 1045 LT
Registration:
N560F
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Portsmouth - Dayton
MSN:
560-1034-13
YOM:
1961
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
2249
Captain / Total hours on type:
750.00
Circumstances:
En route, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and elected to divert to the nearest airport. While flying at low height, the airplane struck power cables and tree tops before crashing onto the ground. The wreckage was found in an isolated area three days later. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The cause of the engine failure could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK in Saint Boniface Down: 12 killed

Date & Time: May 6, 1962 at 1429 LT
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGZB
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Jersey – Portsmouth
MSN:
12180
YOM:
1943
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Captain / Total flying hours:
7000
Captain / Total hours on type:
600.00
Circumstances:
While descending to Portsmouth from the south on a flight from Jersey, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. On approach to the Isle of Wight, the pilot-in-command reduced his altitude when the airplane struck a hill and crashed in flames in Saint Boniface Down, northeast of Ventnor. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and both pilots and eight passengers were killed instantly. The stewardess and another passenger subsequently died of their injuries. Five passengers were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
As a result of an error of airmanship the aircraft was flown below a safe altitude in bad weather conditions and struck cloud-covered high ground.
Final Report:

Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-1 off Portsmouth: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 12, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
9K+BS
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
4078
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged on a raid over the Portsmouth Naval Station when it was shot down by enemy fire and crashed into the sea. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth off Langstone

Date & Time: Jan 2, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-ABSH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Portsmouth - Portsmouth
MSN:
1885
YOM:
1932
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Portsmouth on a local training flight. In unclear circumstances, the airplane entered a dive and crashed into the Langstone Harbour. Both occupants were slightly injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Southampton

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-AADB
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Southampton – Portsmouth
MSN:
372
YOM:
1927
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a flight from Southampton to Portsmouth. Shortly after takeoff from Southampton-Eastleigh Airport, the engine failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a field. The pilot Alan Cobham was slightly injured and his copilot was shocked. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Farlington Marshes

Date & Time: Oct 15, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-AAKN
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Portsmouth - Portsmouth
MSN:
1136
YOM:
1930
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Portsmouth on a local pleasure flight. En route, it entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in the Natural Reserve of Farlington Marshes. Both occupants were injured and the airplane was totally destroyed.

Crash of a Percival P.10 Vega Gull near Abercorn: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-AEAB
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Portsmouth - Johannesburg
MSN:
K.20
YOM:
1936
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was taking part to the 'Schlesinger Trophy' from Portsmouth to Johannesburg. En route, poor weather conditions and heavy rain falls forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing in a prairie. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both occupants were injured.
Crew:
D. W. Llewellyn, pilot,
C. F. Hughesdon, copilot.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.5A Courier in Portsmouth: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-ACVE
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
22
YOM:
1934
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Two employees of the British manufacturer Airspeed Ltd stole the aircraft at Portsmouth Airport in an attempt to fly to Spain to join the Spanish Nationalists in the civil war that started recently. Shortly after liftoff, the single engine aircraft hit a rocky wall and crashed north of the airfield, near a railway line. One occupant was killed while the second was injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth near Gosport

Date & Time: May 2, 1936 at 1145 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-AAJA
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Portsmouth - Portsmouth
MSN:
1106
YOM:
1929
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Portsmouth on a solo flight. While completing hazardous manoeuvres, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field in Fairfield Nurseries, Wych Lane, near Gosport. The pilot Peter A. Nicholas was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The pilot was fined for dangerous flying.

Crash of a Spartan Three Seater on Hayling Island: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-ABYH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Portsmouth - Portsmouth
MSN:
71
YOM:
1932
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Portsmouth on a local solo flight. While performing aerobatics at low height, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a wheat field. The pilot George Moorby was killed.