No fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Takeoff at Glasgow-Renfrew Airport (G-ADBU)

Glasgow, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On November 2, 1936, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-ADBU) operated by Northern & Scottish Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Glasgow, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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 for unknown reasons during takeoff from Glasgow-Renfrew Airport, resulting in total loss of the airframe but no injuries to the eight occupants.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was in the takeoff phase at Glasgow-Renfrew Airport. The flight terminated abruptly when the machine crashed into the ground for reasons that remain unidentified. Upon impact, the structure sustained severe damage, rendering it beyond repair. Despite the total loss of the airframe, all eight individuals on board survived the event without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The specific factors leading to the crash were not determined in the available records. The investigation did not yield a definitive explanation for why the aircraft failed to maintain flight during the initial climb.