This accident list is the result of many years work, noting accidents reported in various sources. The accidents may be anything from a forced-landing to a total write off. I make no claims as to the accuracy of any item, but these notes may help if you wish to follow up any report. Any additions or corrections to this list would be welcome. You can email me at vicsmith@argonet.co.uk (or just click on this link)
A "?" in any column indicates that there is a definite doubt in my mind
Military serials are given in the Registration column where known, otherwise the nationality is followed by "-mil". A serial with no prefix indicates a RAF aircraft
The Type is as reported
The Location may be some distance from the accident site, particularly in more remote parts of the world. The country is assumed to be that of the registration, unless otherwise shown. Country names are those that existed at the time, e.g., Karachi would be in India, not Pakistan. Some place names are shortened, indicated by "/" to save space. All storm damage is generally described as "gale"
The Notes column gives alternate dates where sources differ, occasionally Squadron numbers, company, aircraft or pilots names if I feel that this may be useful
Date | Registration | Type | Place | Notes |
Aug 1921 | J1940 ? | DH 14A | Martlesham Heath | ex G-EAPY, query date |
Aug 1921 | J-HUCD | Oguri Type A | unknown | |
Aug 1921 | Nxx | Curtiss JN-4 | Marshall, MO | |
1 Aug | G-CYBV | DH 4 | High River | |
1 Aug | J-TAQR ? | Shirato 37 | Aomori | |
1 Aug | USAAS 63565 | DH 4B | unknown | (Fort Sill, OK) |
1 Aug | USAAS 63594 | DH 4B | unknown | (Post Field) |
1 Aug | USAAS 63596 | DH 4B | unknown | (Post Field) |
2 Aug | G-AUBG | Avro 504K | Ingham | |
2 Aug | G-AU | Mt Macedon, NSW | pilot Parer | |
3 Aug | G-CABA | Curtiss JN-4 | Cheneville | |
3 Aug | SE-mil | Malmsett ? | ||
3 Aug | XB-mil | Farman F-50 | Puebla | |
4 Aug | G-CYCU | Avro 504K | Barrie | |
6 Aug | G-EASI | Vickers Vimy Commercial | Le Bourget, France | |
6 Aug | USN BuA 3442 | DH 4 | Quantico, VA | |
7 Aug | USAAS 68161 | DH 4B | unknown | (Post Field) |
8 Aug | BuA 5881 | DH 4B | unknown (Santo Domingo) | |
9 Aug | F4661 | Bristol Fighter | Bickendorf, Germany | |
9 Aug | H79 | DH 9A | Nisibin, Iraq | |
9 Aug | F8182 | S.E.5A | Langley Field, VA, USA | pilot Willis |
10 Aug | USAAS 63582 | DH 4B | unknown | collision (Post Field) |
10 Aug | USAAS | unknown | collision (Post Field) | |
10 Aug | USAAS 63129 | DH 4 | unknown | (Fort Sill, OK) |
11 Aug | Nxx | 2x Curtiss JN-4 | unknown, IA | collision |
11 Aug | USAAS 63082 | DH 4 | unknown | (Langley Field) |
11 Aug | USAAS ? | unknown | pilot Harris | |
13 Aug | USAAS 63279 | DH 4C | Moundsville, WV | or New Hampshire |
14 Aug | D- glider | Gensfeld | ||
14 Aug | E9900 | DH 9A | Heliopolis, Egypt | |
14 Aug | F2345 | Sopwith Snipe | unknown | 1 Sqn |
14 Aug | F2435 | Sopwith Snipe | unknown | 1 Sqn |
15 Aug | G- | Avro | Borough Green, Kent | pilot Macintosh |
15 Aug | C761 | Bristol Fighter | Manston | |
15 Aug | E9085 | DH 10 | Beni-Sola, Palestine | |
15 Aug | F4926 | Bristol Fighter | Heliopolis, Egypt | |
15 Aug | USAAS 63666 | DH 4B | unknown | (Langley Field, VA) |
16 Aug | C4297 | Bristol Braemar | Martlesham Heath | collision |
16 Aug | H3629 | DH 9A | Martlesham Heath | collision |
17 Aug | H1427 | Bristol Fighter | Duxford | collision |
17 Aug | H1429 | Bristol Fighter | Duxford | collision |
18 Aug | G-EAPK | FK 26 | Le Bourget, France | |
18 Aug | J-TAEF | Spad XII | dbf, Ojima | |
18 Aug | J- | Ishibashi | dbf, Ojima | |
18 Aug | J- | 2x SPAD XIII | dbf, Ojima | |
18 Aug | J- | Kishi No.5 | dbf, Ojima | |
18 Aug | J- | 3x Nakajima | dbf, Ojima | |
18 Aug | USAAS 63987 | DH 4B | Richmond, VA | |
19 Aug | J-TAST | Spad 13 | dbf unknown | |
19 Aug | H1419 | Bristol Fighter | Croxton, Norfolk | |
20 Aug | OO- | Genck | ||
20 Aug | H3500 | DH 9A | unknown | 30 Sqn |
20 Aug | USAAS 63860 | DH 4B | Detroit River | |
20 Aug | USN BuA 3441 | DH 4 | Quantico, VA | |
21 Aug | G-EAVH | Avro 548 | Montevideo, Uraguay | |
21 Aug | G-CADQ | Junkers JL-6 | Simpson | |
21 Aug | D- | balloon | Bitterfeld | query date |
23 Aug | H3007 | Avro 504K | Guardbridge, Fife | |
23 Aug | I-mil | Venice | query date | |
24 Aug | G-CAAU | Curtiss JN-4 | St Laurent | |
24 Aug | R.38 | Airship | River Humber | not 23rd |
24 Aug | N138 | Parnall Puffin | HMS Argus | |
25 Aug | N4571 | Felixstowe F.2A | off Ramsgate | |
26 Aug | O-BLAN | Farman Goliath | off Calais, France | |
26 Aug | S-IAF | Savoia S-16 | Ekenas | |
26 Aug | H1676 | Bristol Fighter | Jerusalem | |
26 Aug | G-CYAW | Avro 504K | Camp Borden | query date |
26 Aug | G-CYAX | Avro 504K | Borden | |
27 Aug | error | 7 aircraft | dbf Evere | correct date is 27 September |
28 Aug | G-EAHL | Avro 504K | Guildford | 29th also reported |
29 Aug | H4318 | Austin Greyhound | Farnborough | |
29 Aug | N9519 | Westland Walrus | HMS Argus | |
29 Aug | USAAS 63910 | DH 4B | York River, VA | |
30 Aug | G-AUBX | Sopwith Gnu | Culgoa, V | ex G-EAHQ |
30 Aug | F- | Juvisy | query date | |
30 Aug | H51 | DH 9A | Risalpur, India | |
30 Aug | F8103 | S.E.5A | Langley Field, VA, USA | pilot McNarney |
31 Aug | G-CACE | Nieuport 8L-E2 | dbf Armour Heights | |
31 Aug | H77 | DH 9A | Mosul, Iraq | |
31 Aug | USAAS 63915 | DH 4B | unknown | (Langley Field, VA) |
31 Aug | USAAS P-135 | DH 4C | Moundsville, WV | |
31 Aug | USN | C-10 airship | dbf Rockaway Point | |
31 Aug | USN | D-6 airship | dbf Rockaway Point | |
31 Aug | USN | H-1 airship | dbf Rockaway Point |