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Crash of an Avro 504N in Camber

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Zenith Airways
Registration:
G-ADGB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Camber - Camber
MSN:
J8758
Location:
Camber
East Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing on a beach in Camber. All three occupants evacuated safely and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Telscombe Cliffs

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Universal Airways - UK
Registration:
G-AAGB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Telscombe Cliffs
East Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot initiated a turn when the airplane stalled and crashed in bushes. All three occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Newhaven

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1932
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Bernard B. Wickstead
Registration:
G-EBPQ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Brooklands – Newhaven
MSN:
357
YOM:
1927
Location:
Newhaven
East Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed upon landing in Newhaven. The pilot, sole on board, was injured and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Brighton

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
John Colquhoun Don
Registration:
G-EAJU
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Shoreham – Brighton
MSN:
H2592
YOM:
1919
Location:
Brighton
East Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the aircraft crashed upon landing. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504k in South Downs

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Gnat Aero Company
Registration:
G-EATU
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
E3045
YOM:
1920
Location:
Midhurst
East Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Shoreham-by-Sea on a taxi flight, carrying two passengers and one pilot. En route, the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field located in South Downs, near Midhurst. All three occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Farman F.60 Goliath in Wadhurst: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1925 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Farman F.60 Goliath
Operator:
Registration:
F-HMFU
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Paris - Croydon
MSN:
03
YOM:
1919
Location:
Wadhurst
East Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
313.00
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Paris-Le Bourget Airport at 1255LT on a flight to Croydon, carrying seven passengers and two crew members. After passing over The Channel, the crew passed Dymchurch when the weather conditions worsened with rain falls and storm activity. The pilot reduced his altitude to 500 feet then decided to follow a railway line, apparently to divert to Penshurst Aerodrome. Too low, the aircraft collided with an oak tree and crashed in an open field. A female passenger was killed while eight other occupants were injured. The aircraft named 'Île de France' was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Roger Paul Ernest Thierry, pilot,
Pierre Auclair, mechanic.
Passengers:
Mrs. Kate V. Burke,
Reverend D. Burke,
Mr. J. L. Burke,
Mrs. M. Redner,
+ three other passengers, an Italian, a French and a Briton.
Probable cause:
A verdict of 'Accidental death' was returned, the pilot being exonerated from blame.

Crash of a Vickers Valentia off Hastings

Date & Time: Mar 15, 1922 at 1230 LT
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Valentia
Operator:
Registration:
N125
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cowes - Isle of Grain
MSN:
02
YOM:
1921
Location:
Hastings
East Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The seaplane departed Cowes, Isle of Wight, on a delivery flight to the Isle of Grain, carrying three crew members. En route, the aircraft crashed in the sea off St Leonards-on-Sea, near Hastings. All three crew members were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504L off Hove

Date & Time: Aug 19, 1920
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
G-EAJH
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Brighton - Eastbourne
MSN:
E2
YOM:
1919
Location:
Brighton
East Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Brighton Beach, the single engine seaplane lost height and crashed in the sea. Both occupants were rescued and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.16 off Beachy Head

Date & Time: Mar 18, 1920
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.16
Operator:
Registration:
G-EACT
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Paris - Hounslow Heath
MSN:
DH.16/1
YOM:
1919
Location:
Eastbourne
East Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Thew pilot was performing a mail flight from Paris-Le Bourget to Hounslow Heath. While overflying the Channel, he encountered low visibility due to fog and his compass failed. He sighted a boat (SS Selarus) and circled around it to attract attention. Eventually, he ditched the aircraft off the Beachy Head coast, near Eastbourne. He was quickly rescued by the crew of the boat and the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
Compass failure in poor weather conditions over the sea.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Mayfield

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1919
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
G-EACL
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
D9298
YOM:
1919
Location:
Mayfield
East Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Mayfield, the airplane impacted ground and crashed short of runway. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
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