AS-6392

On September 21, 1926 at 11:45 AM, AS-6392 experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.4, operated by United States Army Air Corps - USAAC, with the event recorded near Kenley AFB Surrey.

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

2 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 50.0%.

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

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from RAF Kenley, while climbing, the engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed into trees, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were seriously injured. The pilot died from his injuries five days later. The aircraft was based at RAF Kenley and operated on behalf of the US Embassy in London. Crew: Maj Clarence Leonard Tinker. Passenger: Cdr Robert Andrew Burg. †

Aircraft reference details include registration AS-6392.