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Crash of an Avro 652 Anson 21 in Thornhill

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1950 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VS495
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Thornhill - Thornhill
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight in Thornhill. On final approach, an engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly in Gwelo

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1938
Operator:
Registration:
VP-YAX
Flight Phase:
Schedule:
Blantyre – Lilongwe – Fort Jameson
MSN:
7512
YOM:
1936
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly in Selukwe: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1938
Operator:
Registration:
VP-YBB
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
7520
YOM:
1936
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Selukwe, killing all five occupants.