Fokker F12 crash, Nov 19, 1936 (2 killed), London-Gatwick...
Fokker F12 accident on November 19, 1936 near London-Gatwick West Sussex, United Kingdom with 2 fatalities. Cause: Pilot error; failure to allow for...
- Date: November 19, 1936
- Aircraft: Fokker F12
- Location: London-Gatwick West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot error; failure to allow for strong north easterly wind while flying in cloud on his first return flight on the route
Fokker F.XII G-AEOT of British Airways was flying night mail from Hanover to London when it crashed at about 3.38 am on 19 November 1936 seven miles south of Gatwick. Both pilots were killed.