Plane crashes in 1859

1 crash worldwide in 1859, with 1 fatality. Browse each accident by date, aircraft and location on the interactive map.

• Crashes: 1
• Fatal crashes: 1
• Fatalities: 1
• First recorded: August 15, 1859
• Most recent: August 15, 1859

Deadliest

1. August 15, 1859: Gas balloon Florence Nightingale, West Boldon, County Durham (ascent from the Cricket Ground, Newcastle upon Tyne), United Kingdom (1 fatality)

All crashes

• August 15, 1859: Gas balloon Florence Nightingale, West Boldon, County Durham (ascent from the Cricket Ground, Newcastle upon Tyne), United Kingdom (1 fatality)