De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Operator:

Century Airways

Registration:

G-CANA

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Takeoff (climb)

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595

YOM:

1928

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Shortly after takeoff from Toronto-Century Airport, the pilot initiated a turn when the airplane stalled and crashed. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth off Helsinki: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1932

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Registration:

MO-107

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Helsinki - Helsinki

MSN:

VL-12

YOM:

1929

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The crew was performing a local training flight when the airplane stalled and crashed in the harbor of Helsinki, bursting into flames. The pilot was seriously injured and the mechanic was killed.

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

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1932

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

G-AAPM

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Private

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Nottingham - Nottingham

MSN:

1199

YOM:

1930

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The aircraft departed Nottingham on a local joyride. En route, the engine failed. The pilot decided to return to Nottingham for an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed upon landing. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

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

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1932

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Registration:

ZK-AAM

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Site:

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Schedule:

Masterton - Masterton

MSN:

867

YOM:

1929

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Masterton

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New Zealand

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Oceania

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The pilot departed Masterton on a local solo training mission. The accident occurred in unknown circumstances. The pilot was injured and the airplane was destroyed.

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

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1932

Type of aircraft:

Aerocentro Ligure da Turismo

Operator:

Registration:

I-ABEB

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Private

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Genoa - Genoa

MSN:

692

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1928

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Crashed on landing in unknown circumstances. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

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

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1932

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Registration:

G-AAPO

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Hanworth - Hanworth

MSN:

1201

YOM:

1930

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Shortly after takeoff from Hanworth, the airplane went out of control and crashed. The pilot was seriously injured and died 29 December 1932, more than 10 months later.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Bandung: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1932

Type of aircraft:

Nederlands-Indische Vliegclub (NIVC)

Operator:

Registration:

PK-SAE

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Bandung - Bandung

MSN:

1559

YOM:

1930

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The pilot Raden Mas Soetardjo was performing a local training flight out from Bandung-Andir Airfield. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane went out of control and crashed. The pilot was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.

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

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1931

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Registration:

K1854

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Flight

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Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Boscombe Down - Boscombe Down

MSN:

1628

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1930

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The crew departed RAF Boscombe Down on a training mission. En route, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both pilots.
Crew:
F/Lt George Justice Southam,
F/O George Walter Lawson.

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

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1931

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

G-CAKY

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