Crash of an Avro 504N in Hanworth: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 16, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-ADEI
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Hanworth - Hanworth
MSN:
E3460
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Hanworth Airfield, towing a banner. During initial climb, the engine failed. The aircraft entered a dive and crashed in a field. Both occupants were injured and the pilot died three days later from injuries sustained.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Walsall

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-AEDD
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
K1823
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Walsall Airfield, the engine failed. The aircraft lost height, collided with a fence and crashed. The passenger was injured and the pilot was unhurt.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Mastin Moor

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-ADDA
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
K1810
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed, hit a fence and came to rest. The pilot was unhurt and the passenger was injured.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Rhyl

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-ACOK
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Rhyl - Rhyl
MSN:
F2588
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane crashed upon landing on a beach in Rhyl. All three occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504 near Tatoi AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 7, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Tatoi - Tatoi
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While on a training mission, the single engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of the Tatoi AFB, Attica. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were injured. Few hours later, one of the pilot died from injuries sustained.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Rochester

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
K2411
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Rochester - Rochester
MSN:
K2411
Location:
Region:
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 our from Rochester Airport. The pilot landed hard and the aircraft veered off runway before coming to rest. Both occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Gamlingay: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-ACRE
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Gamlingay - Gamlingay
MSN:
E9408
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
In unknown circumstances, the airplane impacted trees and crashed in Gamlingay. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Bandung

Date & Time: Sep 20, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AL-72
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bandung - Bandung
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a local solo training flight out from Bandung Airport. While circling in the vicinity of the airfield, he lost control of the airplane that crashed. The pilot was injured.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Belfast

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
K2410
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Belfast - Belfast
MSN:
K2410
Region:
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 out from Belfast-Aldergrove Airport. On final approach, an unexpected situation forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The single engine aircraft hit a fence and crashed. Both crewmen were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504N at RAF Leuchars

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
K2418
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Leuchars - Leuchars
MSN:
K2418
Region:
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 out from RAF Leuchars. On final approach, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway. Both crewmen were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.