1 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, Royal Air Force, based at Hatfield, crashed into a residential area in Edmonton, Middlesex (now Greater London).

[3][4][5] An inquest was held at North Middlesex Hospital on 7 September 1938, where evidence showed that the pilot was disobeying orders in flying over the area.

The inquest heard that the aircraft had been fit to fly and had been flown by other pilots that day.

[6] The Air Ministry released a report on the accident stating that Morris was operating contrary to orders; not only had he flown further than three miles from the aerodrome, he was also manoeuvring at low level over a built-up area.

[7] Edward and James Letch, brothers who tried to rescue the pilot from the aircraft, died in hospital from burns.