Blackburn R.T.1 Kangaroo
Safety Rating
10/10Total Incidents
7
Total Fatalities
3
Incident History
North Sea Aerial %26 General Transport
Upon landing at Brough Aerodrome, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. All three occupants evacuated safely and and the aircraft christened 'Pip' was damaged beyond repair.
North Sea Aerial %26 General Transport
Following a local flight, the aircraft was returning to Brough Aerodrome when it crashed on landing and overturned. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were injured. The pilot, F/O Hugh Crichton McDonald, died few hours later from his injuries.
Blackburn Aeroplane %26 Motor Company
In November, the Australian government offered a price of 10,000 dollars to any Australian airmen who will be able to fly from England to Australia within 30 days. The crew departed Hounslow Heath Airport (some 3 km southeast of Heathrow) on 21NOV1919. While overflying the island of Crete, in Greece, the crew encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing in an open field located near Suda, east of Chania. The aircraft impacted ground and came to rest against a stonewall. All three occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned.
Grahame-White Aviation
The crew was completing a local training flight. Upon takeoff, the aircraft crashed and came to rest. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Grahame-White Aviation
Shortly after takeoff, during initial climb, the engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Royal Air Force - RAF
While landing, aircraft bounced and crashed into flames. Both occupants were killed. Exact date of crash unknown. Plane crashed some date in 1918.
Royal Air Force - RAF
On final approach in bad visibility, aircraft was too low. It struck the ground short of runway and crashed. Both occupants were injured. Crew was performing a training flight on behalf of the 246th Squadron.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
