Croydon – Brussels
Flight / Schedule
Croydon – Brussels
Aircraft
Boulton & Paul P.71Registration
G-ACOY
MSN
P.71A/2
Year of Manufacture
1934
Operator
Imperial AirwaysDate
October 25, 1935 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Brussels Flemish Brabant
Region
Europe • Belgium
Coordinates
50.8793°, 4.4376°
Narrative Report
On October 25, 1935 at 12:00 AM, Croydon – Brussels experienced a crash involving Boulton & Paul P.71, operated by Imperial Airways, with the event recorded near Brussels Flemish Brabant.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
15 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 15 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 12, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
For unknown reasons, the twin engine aircraft crashed on landing and came to rest. While all 15 occupants were unhurt, the aircraft christened 'Britomart' was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-ACOY, MSN P.71A/2, year of manufacture 1934.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 50.8793°, 4.4376°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
For unknown reasons, the twin engine aircraft crashed on landing and came to rest. While all 15 occupants were unhurt, the aircraft christened 'Britomart' was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
12
Estimated Survivors
15
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 15
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Croydon – Brussels
Operator
Imperial AirwaysFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Belgium
