Ulster Aviation

Miles M.57 Aerovan

Went out of control and came to rest while taxiing for takeoff at Newtownards. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Miles M.57 Aerovan

While flying over the Irish Sea, enroute from Belfast to Liverpool, the pilot was forced to ditch the aircraft off Southport. He was quickly rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Miles M.57 Aerovan

Crashed on final approach to Newtownards Airfield. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both crewmen were injured.

Miles M.57 Aerovan

While approaching the Irish coast, the left engine failed. The crew was unable to maintain the assigned altitude so the captain decided to ditch the aircraft near the South Rock Lighthouse, about 3 km from Coughley (Coghly). The aircraft hit the water surface with the base of its tail, overturned and came to rest upside down. Both crewmen escaped uninjured and found refuge on one wing. They were eventually rescued by the crew of a vessel two hours later. The aircraft was lost.