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S1850

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Leuchars - Leuchars

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Shortly after takeoff from RAF Leuchars, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed at Seggie Farms, about 2 km southwest of the airfield. Both crew members 2 nd Lt J. H. Barnes and Sgt Kirkland were injured.

Crash of an Avro 504N at RAF Leuchars

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1936

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Avro 504

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K1818

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K1818

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The pilot departed RAF Leuchars on a local solo training flight. On final approach, the airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. The pilot was injured.

Crash of a Fairey IIIF at RAF Leuchars

Date & Time: Apr 1, 1935

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K1760

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The pilot was performing a local solo training flight out from RAF Leuchars. While flying in the vicinity of the airbase, the pilot encountered technical problems and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. Upon landing in a field, the aircraft overturned and came to rest upside down. The pilot was slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Unknown technical problems.

Crash of an Avro 504N at RAF Leuchars

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1934

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Avro 504

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K1970

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Crashed shortly after takeoff from RAF Leuchars. Both crew members were injured.

Crash of a Fairey IIIF at RAF Leuchars: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1932

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S1528

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Scottish Eastern Aircraft Services

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Leuchars - Leuchars

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F.1371

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1930

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The crew departed RAF Leuchars on a local training flight. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
F/O Andrew Bankes Kay,
AC2 William Robert Foreman.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Blacketyside Field

Date & Time: Jul 19, 1932

Type of aircraft:

Avro 504

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G-AAGG

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Plain, Valley

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Earlston – Blacketyside Field

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Crashed while approaching Blacketyside Field. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fairey IIIF at RAF Leuchars: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1932

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S1332

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Leuchars - Leuchars

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F.1072

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1928

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The crew departed RAF Leuchars on a local training flight. While flying in the vicinity of the airbase, the aircraft collided with a RAF Avro 504N registered J8509. While the crew of the Avro was able to return to RAF Leuchars and to complete a safe landing, the Fairey entered a dive and crashed, killing both crew members.
Crew:
F/O Herbert George Hicks,
AC1 Richard Beattie.

Crash of a Fairey IIIF in Boarhills: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1931

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S1341

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Plain, Valley

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The pilot departed RAF Leuchars on a local solo training flight. En route, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in Boarhills, about 11 km southeast of the airbase. The pilot F/O Alexander Maximilian McDowell was killed.

Crash of a Fairey IIID at RAF Leuchars: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1927

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