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Crash of a De Havilland DH.4B at Langley AFB

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1921
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63910
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Langley AFB (Hampton)
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing following an engine failure.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4B in Richmond

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1921
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63967
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Richmond
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff following an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4B at Langley AFB

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1921
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63082
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Langley AFB (Hampton)
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff from Langley AFB, following an engine failure.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 in Buckroe Beach

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1921
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63131
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Langley AFB (Hampton)
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in Buckroe Beach, southeast of Langley AFB. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4B at Langley AFB

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1921
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63891
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Langley AFB (Hampton)
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Langley AFB, the pilot encountered engine problems. The aircraft stalled and crashed in a swampy area located 4 miles from the airbase. The pilot escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was destroyed by a post impact fire.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4B in New Point Comfort

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1921
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63690
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
New Point Comfort
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4B near Oceana NAS

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1921
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63916
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Oceana NAS (Virgnia Beach)
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an engine failure in flight, the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing 10 km from Oceana NAS. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4B at Langley AFB

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1921
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63145
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Langley AFB (Hampton)
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in the Southwest Branch Back River after takeoff from Langley AFB due to an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
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