Halton – Hanworth

Shortly after takeoff from RAF Halton, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

Halton – Hanworth

Registration

G-EBPR

MSN

358

Year of Manufacture

1927

Date

October 22, 1930 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Halton AFB Buckinghamshire

Region

Europe • United Kingdom

Narrative Report

On October 22, 1930 at 12:00 AM, Halton – Hanworth experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.60 Moth, operated by National Flying Services, with the event recorded near Halton AFB Buckinghamshire.

The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) 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, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff from RAF Halton, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-EBPR, MSN 358, year of manufacture 1927.

Fatalities

Total

2

Crew

1

Passengers

1

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from RAF Halton, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

1

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 2

Operational Details

Schedule / Flight

Halton – Hanworth

Flight Type

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Europe • United Kingdom

Aircraft Details

Registration

G-EBPR

MSN

358

Year of Manufacture

1927