B.E.2e A1854 (possibly) at Copmanthorpe aerodrome.
Very little is known about this incident other than on 17th February 1918 the pilot of this 76 Squadron aeroplane misjudged the height at which he was flying and crashed. He sustained injuries and was admitted to York Military Hospital. The casualty card for this incident states "A-Flight, 76 Squadron" and at this time A-Flight were using Copmanthorpe aerodrome. It may well have been a landing accident at Copmanthorpe but for him to be admitted to hospital in York suggests it was in the general area of York rather than near Ripon where 76 Squadron had their main aerodrome site. His service file gives very little service after this incident which also suggests the injuries were serious resulting him being taken off RFC (/RAF) duties.
Pilot - 2Lt Edward Charles Smith RFC. Injured.