Ratcliffe - Ratcliffe
Flight / Schedule
Ratcliffe - Ratcliffe
Aircraft
Simmonds SpartanRegistration
G-AAGN
MSN
14
Year of Manufacture
1929
Operator
Simmonds AircraftDate
September 6, 1930 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Ratcliffe AFB (Leicester) Leicestershire
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Narrative Report
On September 6, 1930 at 12:00 AM, Ratcliffe - Ratcliffe experienced a crash involving Simmonds Spartan, operated by Simmonds Aircraft, with the event recorded near Ratcliffe AFB (Leicester) Leicestershire.
The flight was categorized as test and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from RAF Ratcliffe while on a local test flight, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-AAGN, MSN 14, year of manufacture 1929.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from RAF Ratcliffe while on a local test flight, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Ratcliffe - Ratcliffe
Operator
Simmonds AircraftFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom