G-ABSS

Ten minutes after takeoff from Liverpool-Speke Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the Mersey, off Wallasey. Both occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

G-ABSS

Registration

G-ABSS

MSN

576

Year of Manufacture

1931

Operator

Private British

Date

February 1, 1936 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Crash Location

Liverpool-John Lennon (ex Speke) Merseyside

Region

Europe • United Kingdom

Narrative Report

On February 1, 1936 at 12:00 AM, G-ABSS experienced a crash involving Avro 616 Avian IVM, operated by Private British, with the event recorded near Liverpool-John Lennon (ex Speke) Merseyside.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river 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.

Ten minutes after takeoff from Liverpool-Speke Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the Mersey, off Wallasey. Both occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-ABSS, MSN 576, year of manufacture 1931.

Fatalities

Total

2

Crew

1

Passengers

1

Other

0

Crash Summary

Ten minutes after takeoff from Liverpool-Speke Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the Mersey, off Wallasey. 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

Operator

Private British

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

Europe • United Kingdom

Aircraft Details

Registration

G-ABSS

MSN

576

Year of Manufacture

1931