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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Cirrus Moth in Laverton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1930
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
A7-10
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Laverton - Laverton
MSN:
543
YOM:
1928
Location:
Laverton AFB (Melbourne)
Victoria
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The aircraft crashed about 1,500 metres from RAAF Laverton after striking a haystack and shearing of the undercarriage while performing manoeuvres at low level without authorization. The aircraft crashed a short distance from the haystack and was destroyed. Flying Officer Leo J. Ryan survived the impact and was critically injured and later died of those injuries in Caulfield Repatriation Hospital two days later.
Probable cause:
Pilot error.

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

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
N-42
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1339
YOM:
1929
Location:
Antarctica
All Antarctica
Country:
Antarctica
Region:
Antarctica
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The Norwegian aviator Lief Lier was taking part to a complete season (year 1929/1930) of research over Antarctica to localise whales on behalf of the Hvalfangstselskapet Kosmos (Kosmos Whales Company). The airplane was on its way with two people on board, the pilot Lief Lier and Ingvald Schreiner, doctor of the expedition. At the end of the day, the airplane failed to return to the boat and SAR operations were initiated. They were abandoned a week later as no trace of the aircraft nor the crew was found.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth of Folkestone

Date & Time: Dec 24, 1929 at 1515 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
John Scott-Taggart
Registration:
G-AADV
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
998
YOM:
1929
Location:
Folkestone
Kent
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot and his passenger departed Lympne Aerodrome in the afternoon. The pilot attempted to land with this float equipped airplane off Sandgate, Folkestone. But the sea was rough and the aircraft crashed on landing. Both occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Aircraft Ltd
Registration:
G-CAUC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Toronto-Downsview - Toronto-Downsview
MSN:
628
YOM:
1928
Location:
Weston
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot Robert C. Williams was performing a local training flight out from Toronto-Downsview Airport. On approach, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in Weston. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.

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

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Aircraft Ltd
Registration:
CF-AAD
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
882
YOM:
1929
Location:
Milverton
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in an open field. Both occupants were injured.

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

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1929 at 1320 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
NC831E
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1-F
Location:
Woburn
Massachusetts
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Boston on a mail flight. En route, the engine failed, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. On final, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a pasture. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Cramlington

Date & Time: Dec 1, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBPT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Woolsington – Cramlington
MSN:
361
YOM:
1927
Location:
Cramlington
Northumberland
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on approach to Cramlington Airport. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

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

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
VH-ULL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Adelaide - Adelaide
MSN:
712
YOM:
1928
Location:
Adelaide
South Australia
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight out from Adelaide-Parafield Airport. In flight, while completing aerobatics manoeuvre, a wing failed. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed, injuring both occupants.
Probable cause:
Wing failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth off Gerringong: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Jesse E. O’Connor
Registration:
VH-UHF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
406
YOM:
1927
Location:
Gerringong
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While flying off Seven Miles Beach, Gerringong, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the sea. Both occupants Jesse E. O’Connor and Wilbert Berg were killed.

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

Date & Time: Nov 14, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
J9108
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Andover - Andover
MSN:
515
YOM:
1928
Location:
Andover
Hampshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training mission at Andover Airfield. On final approach, the single engine aircraft crashed for unknown reason. Both crew were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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