Blackburn R.T.1 Kangaroo

Historical safety data and incident record for the Blackburn R.T.1 Kangaroo aircraft.

Safety Rating

10/10

Total Incidents

7

Total Fatalities

3

Incident History

North Sea Aerial %26 General Transport

Brough East Yorkshire

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.

May 5, 1925 1 Fatalities

North Sea Aerial %26 General Transport

Brough East Yorkshire

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

Chania Crete / <U+039A><U+03C1><U+03AE>t<U+03B7>

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

Hendon Middlesex

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

Hendon Middlesex

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.

December 31, 1918 2 Fatalities

Royal Air Force - RAF

Seaton Carew AFB Durham

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

Seaton Carew AFB Durham

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.

Primary Operators (by incidents)

Grahame-White Aviation2
North Sea Aerial %26 General Transport2
Royal Air Force - RAF2
Blackburn Aeroplane %26 Motor Company1