De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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A7-12

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Takeoff (climb)

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Training

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Richmond - Richmond

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551

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1928

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Shortly after takeoff from RAAF Richmond, the aircraft hit trees and crashed. Both occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed. Second pilot L. L. Colless died a day later.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 near Moss Vale

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1929

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A7-20

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601

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1928

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En route, crew was forced to make an emergency landing for unknown reason. Aircraft eventually came to rest in the vicinity of the Burradoo Station, near Moss Vale. Both occupants were unhurt but aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1929 at 0830 LT

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Crimson Aircraft

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G-AUHA

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Private

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Plain, Valley

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Goulburn - Sydney

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426

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1927

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The aircraft arrived at Goulburn at 0800LT and was supposed to continue to Sydney. Weather conditions deteriorated and both occupants, Cpt E. W. Cornish, owner of the aircraft and his pupil, G. K. Wride, were advised by Cpt Matheson, an instructor with the Goulburn Aero Club, not to continue the flight. Nevertheless Cornish elected to carry on and evidently Wride was in control when the aircraft, flying at around 100-150 feet, nose dived onto a stony ridge located 3 miles from Marulan. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Source: Ed Coates.

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

Date & Time: Feb 10, 1929

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G-EBVT

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Glasgow - Glasgow

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537

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1928

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The crew was completing a local training flight out from Glasgow-Renfrew Aerodrome. The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances, injuring both occupants.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Baragwanath

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1929

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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ZS-AAO

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Training

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Baragwanath - Baragwanath

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422

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1927

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The crew was completing a local training flight at Baragwanath Airport. On final approach, the aircraft went out of control and crashed short of runway. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 in East Grinstead

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1929

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G-EBQY

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Stag Lane - Stag Lane

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376

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1927

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The pilot Arthur Leonard Monger departed Stag Lane on a local solo training flight. En route, the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a frozen pond. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was slightly injured.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight.

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

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1929

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A7-8

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Flight

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Training

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Richmond - Richmond

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541

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1928

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After completing a training mission in the region of Richmond Airbase, the pilot Robert F. Sommerville decided to make a low pass over his future father-in-law's property. While flying too low, he hit his future father-in-law who was killed instantly. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a field, bursting into flames. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. Sgt Sommerville was charged with Manslaughter but was acquitted, and was reduced in rank and grounded. Later he regained flying status.

Probable cause:

Poor judgement on part of the pilot.

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

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1929

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Philip Aubrey Wills

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G-EBPS

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Takeoff (climb)

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Private

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Duxford – Stag Lane

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360

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1927

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Shortly after takeoff from Duxford Airport, while climbing, the aircraft crashed in a field. The pilot Edward Cayley was killed and the passenger (owner of the aircraft) Philip Aubrey Wills was seriously injured.

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

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1928

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G-AUME

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Takeoff (climb)

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Private

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