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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Malton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1934
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-AACO
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Malton - Malton
MSN:
874
YOM:
1929
Location:
Malton
North Yorkshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While flying at an altitude of 800 feet, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in Malton. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Plompton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 5, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Cornwall Aviation
Registration:
G-AAUJ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Demonstration
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Plompton - Plompton
MSN:
KAS.1
Location:
Plompton
North Yorkshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was taking part to an airshow in Plompton. The pilot was completing aerobatics when he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a pasture. A passenger was killed and two others occupants were injured.

Crash of an Avro 504K off Scarborough

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Northern Air Transport
Registration:
G-EBKB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
E2969
YOM:
1924
Location:
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft crashed for unknown reason into the sea off Scarborough. Both occupants were rescued.

Crash of a Fairey IIIF in Great Busby

Date & Time: May 8, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Fairey III
Operator:
Registration:
J9061
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Leuchars – Northolt
Location:
Great Busby
North Yorkshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from RAF Leuchars to RAF Northolt at dusk, the pilot encountered misty conditions. He reduced his altitude and apparently attempted to divert to Catterick Airfield when the airplane clipped trees and crashed. The passenger was unhurt while the pilot was seriously injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Sherburn-in-Elmet

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBLS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sherburn-in-Elmet - Sherburn-in-Elmet
MSN:
185
YOM:
1925
Location:
Sherburn-in-Elmet
North Yorkshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight at Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome. On final approach, while completing a last turn to join the glide, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Sherburn-in-Elmet: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1927
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Anthony Milburn
Registration:
G-EBRZ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sherburn-in-Elmet - Sherburn-in-Elmet
MSN:
413
YOM:
1927
Location:
Sherburn-in-Elmet
North Yorkshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a sightseeing tour over Sherburn-in-Elmet with a female passenger on board, Mrs. Dorothy E. Ellison. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed. While the pilot was seriously injured, the passenger was killed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Scarborough

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1920
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
G-EAGV
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Brough - Scarborough
MSN:
H6598
YOM:
1919
Location:
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Scarborough Airport, following an uneventful flight from Brough, the engine failed. The pilot made an emergency landing in a field in Oliver's Mount, south of the airport. While all three occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Scarborough

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1920
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
G-EAGW
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
H6599
YOM:
1919
Location:
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
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 from Scarborough Airport, the airplane stalled and crashed. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
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