No fatalities

Solo Training Flight Crash in Fog at Clacton-on-Sea (G-AAWM)

Clacton-on-Sea, United KingdomFlight

On December 2, 1930, a Simmonds Spartan (registration G-AAWM) operated by Brooklands School of Flying was involved in an aviation accident near Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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 solo training flight departed Brooklands Airport but crashed near Clacton-on-Sea due to foggy conditions. The pilot was rescued, and the aircraft sustained irreparable damage.

What happened

The incident involved a solo training flight that originated from Brooklands Airport. During the journey, the aircraft encountered foggy weather conditions. As a result of these reduced visibility circumstances, the airplane crashed in the vicinity of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the pilot was successfully rescued from the wreckage. The airframe sustained significant structural damage, rendering it beyond repair.

Findings

The specific date of this mishap is currently uncertain within available records. While the crash occurred during a training exercise in poor visibility, detailed investigative findings regarding specific mechanical failures or procedural errors are not provided in the source material.