Cricklewood - Paris
Flight / Schedule
Cricklewood - Paris
Aircraft
Handley Page H.P.12Registration
G-EAMA
MSN
HP.25
Year of Manufacture
1919
Operator
Handley Page TransportDate
December 14, 1920 at 12:15 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Cricklewood London Metropolis
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On December 14, 1920 at 12:15 PM, Cricklewood - Paris experienced a crash involving Handley Page H.P.12, operated by Handley Page Transport, with the event recorded near Cricklewood London Metropolis.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
8 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 50.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 6, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. Shortly after takeoff from Cricklewood Airport in misty weather, the aircraft was seen flying low and then crashed into a tree, falling into a back garden of a house in Golders Green (No. 6 Basing Hill) close to the airfield. Four passengers jumped or were thrown clear before the aircraft burst into flames. Both crew members and two remaining passengers were killed in the fire. Of the survivors, two were unhurt and the other two only slightly injured. Locals rushed to help but due to the intense heat, the rescue efforts were futile. The Hendon Fire Brigade extinguished the fire and removed the bodies. The aircraft was destroyed and the newly built house was badly damaged. Crew: Maj R. W. Bager, pilot, J. H. Williams, mechanic.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-EAMA, MSN HP.25, year of manufacture 1919.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
2
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Cricklewood Airport in misty weather, the aircraft was seen flying low and then crashed into a tree, falling into a back garden of a house in Golders Green (No. 6 Basing Hill) close to the airfield. Four passengers jumped or were thrown clear before the aircraft burst into flames. Both crew members and two remaining passengers were killed in the fire. Of the survivors, two were unhurt and the other two only slightly injured. Locals rushed to help but due to the intense heat, the rescue efforts were futile. The Hendon Fire Brigade extinguished the fire and removed the bodies. The aircraft was destroyed and the newly built house was badly damaged. Crew: Maj R. W. Bager, pilot, J. H. Williams, mechanic.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
6
Estimated Survivors
4
Fatality Rate
50.0%
Known people on board: 8
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Cricklewood - Paris
Operator
Handley Page TransportFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom
Aircraft Details
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