AEROPLANE GRASH

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 57, 4 September 1926, Page 9

AEROPLANE GRASH

MACHINE NOSE-DIVES

THREE OCCUPANTS KILLED

ONE A WOMAN UNKNOWN,

(United Press Association.—Copyright.) (Sydney Sun Cable.)

LONDON, 3rd September.

A mysterious aeroplane crash occurred near Leathcrhead, in Surrey. A small machine nose-dived after circling and burst into .flames. Two of the occupants, a man and a woman, were burned to death, and another man was sent to hospital. It is believed that the machine was privately owned. No regular air liner is missing. The victims were Captain Leavoy and a woman who has not been identified. The survivor was able to give his name as Arnold Keene, living at a village five miles from the scene of the crash. His wife has been summoned to his bedside. The killed woman's body was burned beyond recognition. Cissie Gnrr, who lives in a cottage nearby, said: "The machine circled twice and then noso-dived. The petrol tank seemed to explode. I held up a wing while a spectator extricated Keene. His face was unrecognisable. All his clothing was burnt off, and lie was groaning. Neighbours brought blankets. The other two were dragged out dead." Captain Leavey had been taking passengers for pleasure flights at Bognor. He was en route to the Crystal Palace to fulfil an engagement last night. Later. Keene succumbed.to his injuries.