No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash at Douglas-Ronaldsway Airport (G-ADED)

Douglas-Ronaldsway, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On July 1, 1935, a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon (registration G-ADED) operated by Railway Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Douglas-Ronaldsway, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed and burned shortly after takeoff from Douglas-Ronaldsway Airport. All seven occupants evacuated with minor injuries, while the airframe was destroyed by fire.

What happened

During a departure from Douglas-Ronaldsway Airport, the twin engine aircraft lost control and impacted the ground. The crash resulted in an immediate fire that consumed the airframe. Despite the severity of the impact, all seven people on board managed to evacuate the burning wreckage. Each occupant sustained only minor injuries.

The flight was scheduled to proceed to Manchester-Ringway Airport, with planned intermediate stops at Blackpool-Squires Gate Airport and Liverpool-Speke Airport. The crew consisted of a pilot, while the passenger manifest included six individuals.