Miles M.3B Falcon Major crash, Sep 10, 1937 (2 killed), S...
Miles M.3B Falcon Major accident on September 10, 1937 near Scarborough North Yorkshire, United Kingdom with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control after...
- Date: September 10, 1937
- Aircraft: Miles M.3B Falcon Major
- Location: Scarborough North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control after being caught by strong winds
A Miles Falcon Major flying in the King's Cup air race was caught in strong winds and severe turbulence at low height near Scarborough and crashed beside the walls of Scarborough Castle. Both occupants, the pilot Wing Commander Edward Hilton and passenger Wing Commander Percy Sherren, were killed and the aircraft was written off.