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 pilot's names if I feel that this may be useful
Date | Registration | Type | Place | Notes |
October | G-EADO | Avro 504K | Clayton West, Yorks | |
October | Nxx | Curtiss JN-4 | Centralia, MO | |
October | F2904 | B&P Bourges | unknown | |
October | F2914 | Weasel | Hendon | |
1 Oct | (F)5783 | DH 4 | Lake Bracciano, Italy | |
1 Oct | J585 | DH 9A | Ambala, India | |
1 Oct | NZ-mil | CAC biplane | ||
2 Oct | G- | Newcastle | pilot Schofield | |
2 Oct | G- | B.A.T. | Marske | |
2 Oct | RAF | several aircraft | dbf Shotwick | |
3 Oct | G- | Handley Page | Shirley | |
3 Oct | F8619 | Vimy | Farrnborough ? | RAE |
4 Oct | USAAC | DH 4 | Middletown, NY | |
5 Oct | G-EAFG | 504L | off Alderney | ex K146 |
5 Oct | G-EAEE | Channel | off Isle of Wight | possibly 15 Aug |
5 Oct | USAAC | DH 4 | Bustleton, PA | pilot Dodd |
5 Oct | USAAC | Martin GMB | Bustleton, PA | pilot Colt |
6 Oct | (F)4577 | Bristol | Llanelly | |
7 Oct | RAF | Vimy | dbf Leighton Buzzard | query date |
8 Oct | USAAC | DH 4 | Deposit, NY | pilot Brant |
8 Oct | USAAC | DH 4 | Salt Lake, UT | pilot Chrissey |
8 Oct | USAAC | Bristol Fighter | Itahaca, NY ? | pilot Charleton |
8 Oct | USAAC | DH 4 | Itahaca, NY ? | pilot Gish |
8 Oct | USAAC | Mineola, NY | pilot Crowell | |
8 Oct | balloon | Lake Huron, Canada | query date | |
9 Oct | USAAC | DH 4 | Elk Mountain, WY | pilot Wales |
9 Oct | USAAC | DH 4 | Lockport, NY | pilot Hynes |
10 Oct | G-EAEZ | 504K | Tuxford | 18th also reported |
10 Oct | USAAC | DH 4 | Buffalo, NY | |
11 Oct | G-EAFQ | Avro 504K | Harbourne | ex E4180 |
12 Oct | RAF | Centocelle, Rome | ||
12 Oct | F- | Longchamps | pilot Carignan | |
14 Oct | USAAC | Buffalo, NY | pilot Smith | |
14 Oct | USAAC | Omaha, NB | pilot Maynard | |
15 Oct | J3726 | Sopwith Dragon | Farnborough | |
15 Oct | G- | Handley Page | New Romsey, Hampshire | |
15 Oct | D- | Junkers F.13 | Obeliai, Lithuania | 16th also reported |
15 Oct | USAAC | DH 4 | Evanston, WY | pilot Kirby |
29 Oct | G-EAHG | DH 4A | English Channel | 30th also reported |
29 Oct | AT&T | DH 4A | Biggin Hill | pilot Tebbit |
30 Oct | G- | Fairey seaplane | Dover | |
30 Oct | unknown | off Trouville |