New Plymouth - New Plymouth
Flight / Schedule
New Plymouth - New Plymouth
Aircraft
Avro 504Registration
F9745
Operator
Walsh Brother's Flying SchoolDate
November 11, 1920 at 04:10 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
New Plymouth Taranaki Regional Council
Region
Oceania • New Zealand
Narrative Report
On November 11, 1920 at 04:10 PM, New Plymouth - New Plymouth experienced a crash involving Avro 504, operated by Walsh Brother's Flying School, with the event recorded near New Plymouth Taranaki Regional Council.
The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 3 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: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
The pilot was performing a sightseeing flight around New Plymouth. While approaching to land, the aircraft stalled and crashed near the aerodrome. All three occupants were killed. Crew: Captain Richard Russell, pilot Passengers: James Clarke, mayor of New Plymouth, Kathleen Warnock.
Aircraft reference details include registration F9745.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
1
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
The pilot was performing a sightseeing flight around New Plymouth. While approaching to land, the aircraft stalled and crashed near the aerodrome. All three occupants were killed. Crew: Captain Richard Russell, pilot Passengers: James Clarke, mayor of New Plymouth, Kathleen Warnock.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
New Plymouth - New Plymouth
Operator
Walsh Brother's Flying SchoolFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Oceania • New Zealand
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Avro 504Registration
F9745
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