Sherburn-in-Elmet | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The crew departed RAF Church Fenton on a night training exercise. While cruising at an altitude of 22,000 feet, the airplane entered an uncontrolled and crashed at high speed in a pasture in Sherburn-in-Elmet. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt Walter Hibbard Bailey, pilot,
Sgt John Prince, observer.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, the assumption that the loss of control was the consequence of the failure of the oxygen supply or a sudden indisposition of the pilot was not ruled out.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in South Stainmore: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1942 at 1430 LT

Type of aircraft:

Avro 652 Anson

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W1793

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Positioning

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Mountains

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Sherburn-in-Elmet - Kirkbride

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The pilot was performing a positioning flight from RAF Sherburn-in-Elmet to RAF Kirkbride. While cruising at low altitude in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane impacted the slope of Mt Buckles Heath located near South Stainmore. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Crew (ATS):
F/O William Johnston Elliott, pilot.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain after the pilot seems to lose his bearings.

Crash of a Blackburn B-26 Botha I on Mt Bleaklow: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Blackburn B-26 Botha

Operator:

Registration:

W5103

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Mountains

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Sherburn-in-Elmet – Hawarden

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3241/39

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1941

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En route from Sherburn-in-Elmet to Hawarden, while flying over the Peak District National Park, the twin engine airplane impacted the slope of Mt Bleaklow located east of Manchester. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Crew (6th FPP):
F/O Thomas William Rogers.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it is believed that it was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain as the pilot was attempting to establish a visual contact with the ground while flying in clouds.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Sherburn-in-Elmet

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1928

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Registration:

G-EBLS

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Sherburn-in-Elmet - Sherburn-in-Elmet

MSN:

185

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1925

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The crew was performing a local training flight at Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome. On final approach, while completing a last turn to join the glide, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Sherburn-in-Elmet: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1927

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Anthony Milburn

Registration:

G-EBRZ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Sherburn-in-Elmet - Sherburn-in-Elmet

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413

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1927

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The pilot was completing a sightseeing tour over Sherburn-in-Elmet with a female passenger on board, Mrs. Dorothy E. Ellison. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed. While the pilot was seriously injured, the passenger was killed.