De Havilland DH.60 Moth | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Shortly after takeoff from Stag Lane Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field located in Stanmore. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Håknarp

Date & Time: May 22, 1931

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De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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MO-112

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VL-17

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1929

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Crashed in unknown circumstances, injuring both crew members.

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

Date & Time: May 20, 1931

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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G-CAUQ

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Private

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Walkerville - Walkerville

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638

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1928

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On approach to Walkerville Aerodrome, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances and was destroyed by impact forces. Both occupants, pilot J. A. Wiele and passenger M. Heller were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Blyth

Date & Time: May 20, 1931

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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G-EBLX

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Cramlington - Cramlington

MSN:

190

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1925

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The crew was completing a private flight out from Cramlington Airport. En route, the engine failed, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing in an open field located in Blyth. The aircraft named 'Novacastria' was damaged beyond repair and both occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

Water in the fuel system was found to be a contributory factor to the engine stopping.

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

Date & Time: May 14, 1931

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Registration:

G-AAJX

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Yes

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Plain, Valley

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Hanworth – Woodford

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1374

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1930

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While approaching Woodford Aerodrome on a taxi flight from Hanworth, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Hyde, some 13 km northeast of the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Voi: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 14, 1931

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Denys Finch Hatton

Registration:

G-ABAK

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Private

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Voi - Nairobi

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1265

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1930

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After departure from Voi, the pilot completed two circuits around the airport. Suddenly, it entered a dive and crashed into the ground, bursting into flames. Both occupants, Denys Finch Hatton (pilot and owner) and his servant Kamau were killed.

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

Date & Time: May 2, 1931

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Venetia Montagu

Registration:

G-ABFW

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Tehran - Moscow

MSN:

1820

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1930

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En route from Tehran to Moscow, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed near Sabzevar, bursting into flames. Both occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Bucharest: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 1, 1931

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Prince Jean Ghica

Registration:

CV-TUR

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Private

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Bucharest - Bucharest

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1805

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1930

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This De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth was the second owned by the Prince Jean Ghica, in replacement of the first DH.60 also registered CV-TUR that crashed on delivery on 10JUL1930 (c/n 1269). While flying at a height of 3,000 feet on approach to Bucharest-Băneasa Airport, the aircraft went out of control, spiraled to the ground and crashed. The passenger was killed and the pilot Prince Jean Ghica was seriously injured.

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

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1931

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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Registration:

K1838

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

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Plain, Valley

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Tangmere – Uxbridge

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1588

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1930

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Shortly after takeoff from RAF Tangmere, outbound for RAF Uxbridge, the airplane collided with an RAF Armstrong Whitworth Siskin registered J8893. While the pilot of the Siskin was able to land, the Moth entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in the Seahurst Park near Chichester. Both occupants were killed.
Crew:
AVM Felton Vesey Holt,
F/Lt Henry Michael Moody.

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

Date & Time: Apr 13, 1931

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Registration:

MO-98

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

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Plain, Valley

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VL-3

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1929

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While on a training mission, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and both crew members, an instructor and a student pilot, were killed.