Henderson Flying School

Safety profile and incident history for Henderson Flying School.

Safety Score

9.8/10

Total Incidents

3

Total Fatalities

5

Recent Incidents

June 29, 1930 2 Fatalities

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Croydon Surrey

The airplane departed Croydon on a local plaisance flight with two people on board. On final approach, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed 300 yards short of runway. Both occupants Alexander Arnott (Jock) Anderson and Charles William Hamnett were killed. It is believed that both occupants have consumed alcohol before the flight and the pilot, who was head mechanic of the Henderson Flying School, had flown the aircraft without permission.

Avro 504

Brooklands (Weybridge) Surrey

The pilot, sole on board, departed Brooklands Airport for a local training flight. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the pilot initiated a turn when the airplane stalled and crashed. The pilot Margaret Honor Wellby was killed.

March 12, 1928 2 Fatalities

Avro 548

Harrismith Free State

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Harrismith, killing both occupants.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

De Havilland DH.60 Moth1
Avro 5481
Avro 5041