Jersey Airways

De Havilland DH.86 Express

Less than one minute after take off from Jersey-States Airport, while climbing to a height of 120 feet, the twin engine aircraft christened 'Saint Catherine's Bay' went through a cloud layer when the pilot attempted a turn to the left. The aircraft slid, stalled and then crashed in a huge explosion in an open field located 500 yards from the airport. All 14 occupants were killed as well as a farmer working on ground. To date, this was the worst air crash in the UK with the KLM DC-2 in 1936.

Saro A.19 Cloud

While cruising off Jersey by night, crew encountered poor weather conditions and attempted to ditch the aircraft when the accident occurred. Debris were found few hours later some 28 kilometers off Jersey. All 10 occupants were killed. Crew: Cpt William Halmshaw, pilot, W. Sotinel, mechanic. Passengers: Ernest Appleby, Maud Bean, Margaret Davies, Alice Judd, Edwina 'Elsie' Marley, Florence Annie Simpson, Charles Viel, Claude Stewart Willis.

De Havilland DH.84 Dragon

Shortly after takeoff from Cardiff Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft christened 'Saint Clements Bay' stalled and crashed in a muddy field. Three passengers were killed while all five other occupants were injured. Aircraft was destroyed.