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Crash of a Consolidated B-24A-CO Liberator in Belfast

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1941 at 2300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
AM910
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Belfast - Belfast
MSN:
1
YOM:
1940
Location:
Belfast-Nutts Corner
Antrim
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was returning to base following an escort mission of the HMS Nottingham. After touchdown, the four engine airplane went out of control and came to rest. All nine occupants escaped uninjured and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
S/L R. T. F. Gates,
P/O H. Campbell-Secord,
P/O Layton,
Sgt Clare,
Sgt Barthorpe,
Sgt Watson,
Sgt George,
Sgt Knight,
Sgt Crossey.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV at RAF Long Kesh

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1941 at 1415 LT
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 142 Blenheim
Operator:
Registration:
Z7292
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Long Kesh - Long Kesh
Location:
Long Kesh AFB
Antrim
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a local training exercise at RAF Long Kesh when the airplane crashed upon landing. The pilot escaped uninjured.
Crew:
F/Sgt B. J. Faurat, pilot.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV in the Lough Neagh: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 20, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 142 Blenheim
Operator:
Registration:
T2128
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Belfast - Belfast
Location:
Lough Neagh
Antrim
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Belfast-Aldergrove Airport on a torpedo training mission. In unknown circumstances, it crashed in the Lough Neagh, west of the airport. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt Knud Fleming Van der Kuhle, pilot,
AC2 Thomas William Vickers, observer,
Sgt Robert Steel, wireless operator.

Crash of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in Belfast

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
FL451
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2703
YOM:
1941
Location:
Belfast-Aldergrove
Antrim
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the crew missed the approach at Belfast-Aldergrove Airport, causing the airplane to land too far down the runway, coming to rest in a field. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Vickers 290 Wellington I in Belfast

Date & Time: May 12, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Vickers 290 Wellington I
Operator:
Registration:
L4231
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Belfast-Aldergrove
Antrim
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Belfast-Aldergrove Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest. All occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It appears that the loss of control after landing was caused by jammed flaps.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I near Glenariff: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1940 at 1035 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
N4943
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Prestwick - Prestwick
Location:
Glenariff
Antrim
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
400
Captain / Total hours on type:
140.00
Circumstances:
The crew departed Prestwick at 0830LT on an observation exercice. En route, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thick mist and heavy snow falls. In low visibility, the pilot deviated from the prescribed route. At an altitude of 1,000 feet, the airplane impacted the slope of a mountain located south of Glenariff. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt Derek Paul Watson-Parker, pilot,
LAC Dennis William Whittaker, navigator,
LAC Herbert Arthur, Williams, navigator.
Passenger:
H. T. Jackson.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide in Belfast: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 3, 1938
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
Operator:
Registration:
G-AEBX
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Manchester - Belfast
MSN:
6328
YOM:
1936
Location:
Belfast-City
Antrim
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On final approach to Belfast-City Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in an open field short of runway. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Alfred C. Larmuth, pilot,
Reginald H. Vaughan, flight engineer.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.54 Harrow I in Belfast

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Handley Page H.P.54 Harrow
Operator:
Registration:
K6968
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Belfast – Marham
Location:
Belfast-Aldergrove
Antrim
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after liftoff.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Belfast

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
K2410
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Belfast - Belfast
MSN:
K2410
Location:
Belfast-Aldergrove
Antrim
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
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 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
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Everson Flying Services
Registration:
EI-AAR
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Kildonan – Ballygowan
MSN:
1030
YOM:
1929
Location:
Ballygowan
Antrim
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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.
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