2 fatalities

Training aircraft crash in Tusmore Park kills two (K1855)

Tusmore Park, United KingdomFlight

On January 19, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration K1855) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Tusmore Park, United Kingdom in flight. 2 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A military training aircraft crashed into Tusmore Park shortly after departing RAF Upper Heyford, resulting in the deaths of both crew members on board.

What happened

The incident involved a local training flight that originated from RAF Upper Heyford. During the en-route phase of this operation, the aircraft experienced a loss of control and entered an uncontrolled descent. The airplane ultimately impacted the ground within Tusmore Park, located approximately six kilometers northeast of the airbase. Both individuals on board were killed in the accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition or pilot actions leading to the loss of control, nor does it list a formal probable cause determination beyond the description of the uncontrolled descent.