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Aircraft stall and crash near Birmingham Airport (G-AEWZ)

Birmingham, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On March 3, 1961, a De Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly (registration G-AEWZ) operated by Private Great Britain was involved in an aviation accident near Birmingham, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its climb phase shortly after takeoff. 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 experienced an aerodynamic stall shortly after departing Birmingham Airport, resulting in a crash in an Elmdon field with no fatalities.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Birmingham Airport, the aircraft encountered an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend into a nearby field situated in the Elmdon area.

While the impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe, there were no injuries reported among those on board. The incident occurred in close proximity to the airfield during the early stages of flight.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall state while climbing.
  • The crash occurred in an agricultural field in Elmdon.
  • The airframe was a total loss following the impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its climb phase shortly after takeoff.

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