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Aircraft crash shortly after takeoff with pilot injury (G-AAME)

Hamble, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On March 26, 1930, a Simmonds Spartan (registration G-AAME) operated by National Flying Services was involved in an aviation accident near Hamble, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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

An aircraft crashed immediately following departure due to unidentified causes, resulting in significant structural damage and minor injuries to the pilot.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial climb phase, shortly after the aircraft departed from the runway. The specific reasons for the crash were not identified in the available records. Following the impact, the airframe sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The pilot survived the event but sustained minor injuries.

Findings

No definitive contributing factors or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident are provided in the source material. The investigation into why the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff remains unresolved based on the given information.

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