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Crash of an Avro 504K in Dovercourt

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-AAUL
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bekesbourne - Bekesbourne
MSN:
KAS.3
YOM:
1930
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Bekesbourne on a solo training flight. While completing aerobatic manoeuvres, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field located in Dovercourt. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Epsom

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-AAUK
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Epsom – Bekesbourne
MSN:
KAS.2
YOM:
1930
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Epsom Downs, the aircraft collided with telephone wires and crashed. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.