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Crash of a Short S.16 Scion in Barnstaple

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Short S.16 Scion
Operator:
Registration:
G-AETT
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Barnstaple – Lundy Island
MSN:
PA.1005
YOM:
1937
Location:
Barnstaple
Devonshire
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 takeoff from Barnstaple Airfield. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Barnstaple

Date & Time: Jan 15, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
K6271
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Barnstaple
Devonshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a night training mission, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing in a field for unknown reason. At the time of the accident, the visibility was poor. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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