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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.

Crash of an Avro 504L in Horsham

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1920 at 1630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-EALO
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Eastbourne - London
MSN:
E3
YOM:
1919
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Eastbourne on a taxi flight to London, carrying two passengers and one pilot. En route, he encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in an open field located at Amies Mill Farm near Horsham. All three occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.