Marine Aeroplane Depot

Safety profile and incident history for Marine Aeroplane Depot.

Safety Score

9.9/10

Total Incidents

1

Total Fatalities

1

Recent Incidents

July 14, 1918 1 Fatalities

Fairey III

Usworth AFB (RAF Hylton) Tyne and Wear

The pilot departed Isle of Grain on a delivery flight to Glasgow-Renfrew Airport. On approach to RAF Usworth (RAF Hylton), he elected to make a go-around when the aircraft lost height and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, Captain Arthur Leslie Simms, was killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Fairey III1