De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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EI-AAI

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Demonstration

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Limerick - Limerick

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1860

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1931

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While taking part to the National Aviation Day in Limerick, the aircraft was completing a demonstration flight in the vicinity of the airport when it collided with a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth registered G-ABWF with one pilot on board. The Fox Moth lost its undercarriage but landed safely and was later repaired. Nevertheless, the Gipsy Moth went out of control and crashed near the airfield. Both occupants, pilot William Elliot and passenger William Ower were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Ñu Guasú

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1933

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T-1

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Military

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Ñu Guasú - Ñu Guasú

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Crashed in unknown circumstances at Ñu Guasú Airport. The pilot was injured and the airplane was destroyed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Hamilton

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1933

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Hamilton Aero Club

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CF-CAD

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Hamilton - Hamilton

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732

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1928

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For unknown reasons, the airplane landed hard at Hamilton Airport, causing the undercarriage to be torn off. The airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was totally destroyed by fire.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Mbeya

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1933

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R. Usher

Registration:

VP-KAX

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Takeoff (climb)

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Mbeya – Nyeri

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1913

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1933

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Crashed upon takeoff from Mbeya, Tanganyika. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth of Grain Island: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1933 at 1930 LT

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G-AAKX

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Gravesend - Gravesend

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1154

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1930

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The pilote departed Gravesend on a solo flight. In unknown circumstances, the airplane crashed in the Thames Estuary off the Grain Island. The wreckage and the pilot were lost without trace.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth off Dalkey Island: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 24, 1933

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EI-AAH

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Baldonnel - Baldonnel

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1808

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1930

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The aircraft departed Baldonnel Airport near Dublin for a regional round trip. While cruising off the Dalkey Island, southeast of Dublin, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea. Both occupants, pilot Major Sam Dunckley and passenger Edward D. Clayson were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Manston: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 18, 1933

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K1225

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Takeoff (climb)

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Training

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Manston - Manston

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1507

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1930

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The crew departed Manston Airport on a local training flight. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the instructor shut off the engine to simulate a failure. The second pilot elected to take control but the aircraft entered a dive and crashed. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
F/O Lionel Arthur Hutchings,
Lt Charles Douglas Packard.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Broxbourne

Date & Time: May 9, 1933

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Landing (descent or approach)

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John Stark

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G-EBZE

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Broxbourne - Broxbourne

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643

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1928

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Crashed on landing for unknown reason. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Charing

Date & Time: May 3, 1933

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