Antrim

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Shortly after takeoff from Belfast-Aldergrove Airport, while climbing, one of the engine failed. The airplane lost height and crashed in a field past the runway end. All five crew members were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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Engine failure after liftoff.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Belfast

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1937

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Landing (descent or approach)

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K2410

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Belfast - Belfast

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K2410

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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 a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Ballygowan

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1934

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De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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Everson Flying Services

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EI-AAR

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Kildonan – Ballygowan

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1030

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1929

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The pilot James Bell was forced to make an emergency landing in Ballygowan for unknown reason. After takeoff, the aircraft was too low, hit a bush and crashed. The pilot was uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Belfast

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1933

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Landing (descent or approach)

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K1252

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Belfast - Belfast

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The pilot departed Belfast-Aldergrove on a local solo training flight. On final approach, the airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. The pilot was injured.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Waterfoot: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1932

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K1253

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Mountains

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Belfast - Belfast

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The pilot departed Belfast-Aldergrove Airport on a local training sortie. While cruising northwest of Belfast at low altitude, the airplane impacted the slope of Mt Cloughcorr located near Waterfoot. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot John Frederick Sutton of the 502th Squadron was killed.

Crash of an Avro 504K near Belfast: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1925

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E9410

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