G-ABKK

Shortly after takeoff from the Westwood Airfield, the single engine aircraft collided with an Avro 504N registered G-AECR. Avro 504 landed safely but the Simmonds crashed in a wheat field, injuring his pilot who was taking part to a rally.

Flight / Schedule

G-ABKK

Registration

G-ABKK

MSN

58

Year of Manufacture

1931

Operator

Air Trips

Date

May 10, 1936 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Coventry West Midlands

Region

Europe • United Kingdom

Coordinates

52.4082°, -1.5105°

Narrative Report

On May 10, 1936 at 12:00 AM, G-ABKK experienced a crash involving Simmonds Spartan, operated by Air Trips, with the event recorded near Coventry West Midlands.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff from the Westwood Airfield, the single engine aircraft collided with an Avro 504N registered G-AECR. Avro 504 landed safely but the Simmonds crashed in a wheat field, injuring his pilot who was taking part to a rally.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-ABKK, MSN 58, year of manufacture 1931.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 52.4082°, -1.5105°.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from the Westwood Airfield, the single engine aircraft collided with an Avro 504N registered G-AECR. Avro 504 landed safely but the Simmonds crashed in a wheat field, injuring his pilot who was taking part to a rally.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

1

Fatality Rate

0.0%

Known people on board: 1

Operational Details

Operator

Air Trips

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Europe • United Kingdom

Aircraft Details

Registration

G-ABKK

MSN

58

Year of Manufacture

1931