As a result of the crash Imperial Airways stopped the flying of staff (so called joy rides) on test flights.

The aircraft crashed into a market garden near Leigh Cottage on Woodcote Road, it was seen by residents flying low over the roof tops with the engine "evidently in difficulties".

[1] The aircraft crashed into a potato field, the pilot in an open cockpit clambered clear and helped one of the passengers from the enclosed cabin free.

[3] The pilot Captain John Spafford gave his evidence to the inquest, he had been informed at 11:50 that the aircraft needed an engine test and he was to also take five passengers and some ballast.

The coroner added that the practice of allowing employees of the airline to go as passengers on test flight should stop.