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Crash of a Waco 10 off Brighton

Date & Time: Aug 5, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAJB
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1279
YOM:
1928
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While overflying the Lake Ontario, the pilot did not realized he was too low. The aircraft hit the water surface and crashed off the Presqu'ile Provincial Park, near Brighton. The only occupant was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Poor judgement on part of the pilot who was flying at a too low altitude.

Crash of an Avro 504L off Hove

Date & Time: Aug 19, 1920
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-EAJH
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Brighton - Eastbourne
MSN:
E2
YOM:
1919
Region:
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.