Simmonds Spartan

Private Papuan

The single engine aircraft was engaged in the region of Kaitantu to evacuate wounded people. En route, the pilot encountered technical problems and elected to make an emergency landing in Benabena, near Goroka. All occupants survived while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Private New Zealand

While landing on a private area, the single engine aircraft was caught by gusty winds. The right wing hit telephone wires and the aircraft cartwheeled and came to rest. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Private British

Crashed into the sea off Southend. Crew fate unknown. The single engine aircraft was owned by Frank S. Davies and Sydney A. Kent.

Private Australian

Engine failed shortly after take off from Balranald. The aircraft crashed and was destroyed, the pilot was injured.

Airlines WA

En route, while overflying a hilly and wooded area, the pilot encountered downdraft and was unable to maintain control of the aircraft that stalled and crashed in a wooded area. Both occupants were injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Dominion Airways - Canada

On final approach to Quebec City Airport, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were killed. Crew: J. A. G. Vallerand, pilot. Passenger: Mrs. Delia Parent.

New Zealand Airways

Shortly after takeoff from Staveley, aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. It broke in two and was destroyed by a post crash fire. Both occupants were slightly injured.

Goodwin Chichester Aviation Company

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate unknown as well.

Private British

The pilot was performing a training flight. Aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Farnborough Airport, killing the pilot Simon Gilliat.

Air Trips

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.