G-EBSC
Flight / Schedule
G-EBSC
Aircraft
Avro 548Registration
G-EBSC
Operator
Henderson Flying SchoolDate
March 12, 1928 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Harrismith Free State
Region
Africa • South Africa
Coordinates
-28.2784°, 29.1332°
Narrative Report
On March 12, 1928 at 12:00 AM, G-EBSC experienced a crash involving Avro 548, operated by Henderson Flying School, with the event recorded near Harrismith Free State.
The flight was categorized as private 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, 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.
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Harrismith, killing both occupants.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-EBSC.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -28.2784°, 29.1332°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Harrismith, killing both occupants.
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
Henderson Flying SchoolFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • South Africa
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Avro 548Registration
G-EBSC
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