§ 73. Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he can give any information in connection with the aero plane crash on the outskirts of Scunthorpe on Saturday afternoon, 5th December; 1782 how many people were injured; what property was damaged; and whether any of the crew were injured?
§ The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Air (Captain Harold Balfour)The aircraft crashed when returning from a training flight. Six members of the crew were killed, and the seventh was seriously injured. Twelve civilians were also injured. Two factory buildings and a hotel were damaged. I am sure the House will join with me in expressing symathy with the relatives of those who lost their lives and with those who were injured in this regrettable accident.