No fatalities

Aircraft Crash on Landing at Hayling Island (G-EAIR)

Hayling Island, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On August 11, 1923, an Avro 504 (registration G-EAIR) operated by Surrey Flying Services was involved in an aviation accident near Hayling Island, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during a landing approach on Hayling Island under unknown circumstances. All three people on board sustained minor injuries, while the airframe was destroyed beyond repair.

What happened

The incident occurred when the aircraft attempted to land on Hayling Island. The specific sequence of events leading up to the crash remains unclear, as the circumstances surrounding the event are currently unknown. Upon impact with the ground, the structure of the plane sustained severe damage that rendered it unsalvageable. Despite the total loss of the airframe, the outcome for the personnel on board was relatively positive in terms of survival.

All three individuals present in the aircraft were involved in the collision. Medical assessments indicated that each occupant suffered only slight injuries. There were no fatalities reported in connection with this accident. The primary result of the event was the complete destruction of the machine, which could not be repaired or returned to service.