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

En route, the pilot encountered technical problems with the throttle system that go stuck. He attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft stalled and crashed in the sea off Marblehead. Both occupants were rescued and the aircraft was lost.

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

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1930

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De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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G-AAPB

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Hanworth – Sheffield

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1165

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1930

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While approaching Sheffield on a flight from Hanworth, the single engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Hessenthal-am-Main

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1930

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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G-AAKS

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Yes

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

1396

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1930

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Crashed in unknown circumstances in Hessenthal-am-Main. There were no casualties and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1930

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Frederick E. Guest

Registration:

G-AALU

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1178

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1930

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The single engine airplane departed Brooklands on a private flight with one passenger and one pilot on board. En route, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Witley. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Smarden

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1930

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De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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G-EBPM

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Lympne - Lympne

MSN:

353

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1927

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The crew departed Lympne on a local training flight. En route, the pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane that crashed in a prairie in Smarden, about 12 km west of Ashford. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were injured.

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

Date & Time: Feb 16, 1930

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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C-39

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Flight

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Plain, Valley

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Cali - Cali

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The crew was supposed to drop promotion materials over the area of Cali. En route, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in unknown circumstances. The airplane named 'Garza' was destroyed and both crew members were killed, among them pilot von Burchardt.

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

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1930

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Flying & Services

Registration:

G-CAUR

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Montreal – Cornwall

MSN:

860

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1929

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Crashed upon landing for unknown reasons. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were seriously injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth near Miles: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1930

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

A. J. Murphy

Registration:

G-AUFJ

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Private

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

278

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1926

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The aircraft departed Miles Airfield with one pilot and one passenger on board. En route, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed on the property of Herbert Rayner, some 18 miles from Miles. Both occupants A. J. Murphy and Mr. G. Mundell were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Addlestone: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1930

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Marjorie Hazeldene Stevens

Registration:

G-EBWZ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

509

YOM:

1928

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Brooklands (Weybridge)

Surrey

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United Kingdom

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Europe

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Shortly after takeoff from Brooklands, the aircraft crashed in Addlestone, north of the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were seriously injured. The passenger died from his injuries on 14 February 2022.