3 fatalities

Banstead Airshow Crash (G-AJZT)

Banstead, United KingdomFlight

On June 9, 1951, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration G-AJZT) operated by Private Great Britain was involved in an aviation accident near Banstead, United Kingdom in flight. 3 people were 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft owned by Prince Ali Salman Aga Khan crashed in a garden in Banstead after an airshow at Croydon Airport, killing all three occupants.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft, owned by Prince Ali Salman Aga Khan (also known as Aly Khan), was participating in an airshow at Croydon Airport. The source notes that the aircraft had just performed a low pass over the airfield before the accident occurred. After the low pass, the aircraft was observed flying toward the southwest at a low altitude, with its starboard engine stopped. The aircraft subsequently lost height, struck trees, and crashed into a garden in Banstead. The crash site was located approximately five miles from Croydon airfield. The incident resulted in the deaths of all three occupants on board.