Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon in Castle Bromwich

Date & Time: Nov 18, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AW163
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Castle Bromwich - Castle Bromwich
MSN:
6028
YOM:
1933
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a local solo training flight at Castle Bromwich Airport. After touchdown, he lost control of the airplane that overshot and collided with a fence before coming to rest. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was not repaired.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon in Cootamundra: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 11, 1940 at 1130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
A34-2
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
6088
YOM:
1934
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Cootamundra Airport, while in initial climb, the pilot initiated a steep left turn when the airplane stalled and crashed two miles southwest of the airport, bursting into flames. Five crew members were killed and a sixth occupant was seriously injured. The only survivor died few hours later from injuries sustained.
Crew:
P/O James Frederick Hearne, pilot.
Passengers:
LAC John Duff Cameron,
LAC James Clifford Stanley,
LAC Robert Montgomery,
LAC Ernest Arthur Piercy,
LAC John Head.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon in Clipstone

Date & Time: Oct 21, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
X9398
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
6001
YOM:
1933
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from RAF Castle Bromwich, while cruising in poor visibility, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reasons. The airplane collided with a hedge, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Both occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon in Mourmelon

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
X9395
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
6041
YOM:
1933
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed for unknown reasons while taking off from Mourmelon. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all seven occupants evacuated safely.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon at RAF Castle Bromwich

Date & Time: Apr 22, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
X9399
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
6075
YOM:
1934
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff at RAF Castle Bromwich, the airplane stalled and crashed. Both crew members were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon II at RAF Hatston

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-ACNG
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Glasgow – Hatston
MSN:
6069
YOM:
1934
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Glasgow, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances while on approach to RAF Hatston near Kirkwall. The aircraft was destroyed and all 9 occupants were uninjured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon II in Wau: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VH-URW
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Salamaua – Wau
MSN:
6080
YOM:
1934
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On final approach to Wau, the twin engine aircraft was too low following a poor judgement on part of the pilot. He attempted to initiate a go around and increased engine power but the aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a dense wooded area near the airport. The pilot and two passengers were killed while three other occupants were injured.
Crew:
Ron E. Doyle.
Probable cause:
Poor judgement on part of the pilot.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon I in Weston-Super-Mare

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-ACJT
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bristol - Cardiff
MSN:
6043
YOM:
1933
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from Bristol-Filton Airport, the pilot encountered an hazardous situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a field located in Weston-Super-Mare. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured. He died few hours later from injuries sustained.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon II in Inverness

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-ADCT
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Glasgow – Inverness
MSN:
6095
YOM:
1935
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Inverness-Dalcross Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances short of runway. All eight occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon I near Lahore: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VT-AEL
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Calcutta – Lahore
MSN:
6048
YOM:
1933
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While performing a mail flight from Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances some 60 km from Lahore. The passenger and the pilot were killed.