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Kent

Crash of a Douglas A-20A Havoc in West Malling: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 11, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Registration:
BJ486
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
West Malling - West Malling
Location:
West Malling
Kent
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training exercise at West Malling Airfield. On final approach, the crew initiated a go around procedure when the airplane stalled and crashed. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
F/O E. G. Curtice,
Sgt A. Smalley.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Borough Green: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Malling Aviation
Registration:
G-ABAM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
West Malling - West Malling
MSN:
1263
YOM:
1930
Location:
Borough Green
Kent
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot departed West Malling Airport on a solo training flight. In unknown circumstances, the airplane crashed in a pasture located in Borough Green, Kent. The pilot was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in West Malling

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1934
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Malling Aviation
Registration:
G-AALJ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
West Malling - West Malling
MSN:
1087
YOM:
1929
Location:
West Malling
Kent
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was engaged in a local training flight with one passenger and one pilot on board. While flying at low height, the airplane collided with a power line and crashed. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in West Malling

Date & Time: Jun 26, 1932
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Maidstone Aero Club
Registration:
G-EBWY
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
West Malling - West Malling
MSN:
584
YOM:
1928
Location:
West Malling
Kent
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying in the vicinity of West Malling Airport, the single engine aircraft crashed in an open field. Both occupants were injured.
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