1 fatality

Training flight crash at Manston Airport (E5497)

Manston, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On March 23, 1922, a De Havilland DH.10 Amiens (registration E5497) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Manston, United Kingdom during takeoff. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 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

A local training flight from Manston Airport stalled shortly after takeoff, resulting in the death of one crew member and injuries to another.

What happened

The aircraft departed Manston Airport for a routine local training mission. During the initial climb phase, immediately following liftoff, the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall. The loss of lift caused the aircraft to descend rapidly and impact the ground, resulting in a crash.

Findings

The incident resulted in significant casualties among the flight deck personnel. One crew member was killed in the accident, while the second individual sustained injuries. The specific details regarding the exact sequence leading to the stall are not provided in the available source material.