F7136

On January 16, 1919 at 12:00 AM, F7136 experienced a crash involving Handley Page V/1500, operated by Handley Page Aircraft Company Ltd, with the event recorded near Sewardstone Essex.

The flight was categorized as ferry and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

On January 10, en route to Cricklewood in foggy conditions, the crew encountered engine problems due to air in the fuel line and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft landed in an open field located in Thompson's Wood near Sewardstone, Essex. All five occupants were uninjured and the aircraft suffered minor damages. Nevertheless, it was repaired on site and it was decided to take off six days later to continue to Cricklewood. Upon takeoff from a soft ground, the twin engine bomber failed to get airborne and crashed into the hedge lining the field. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration F7136.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 51.6652°, -0.0088°.