Fairey III crash, May 8, 1931, Great Busby North Yorkshire
Fairey III accident on May 8, 1931 near Great Busby North Yorkshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Flying at low altitude in poor...
- Date: May 8, 1931
- Aircraft: Fairey III
- Location: Great Busby North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Flying at low altitude in poor visibility, clipping trees
A Royal Air Force Fairey IIIF flying from Leuchars to Northolt in misty dusk conditions descended and clipped trees near Great Busby, North Yorkshire, on 8 May 1931. The pilot was seriously injured, the passenger was unhurt, and the aircraft was written off.