G-ABKK
Flight / Schedule
G-ABKK
Aircraft
Simmonds SpartanRegistration
G-ABKK
MSN
58
Year of Manufacture
1931
Operator
Air TripsDate
May 10, 1936 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight 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 TripsFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom
