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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth off Freeport

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Frederick Edward Guest
Registration:
G-EBUV
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
474
YOM:
1927
Location:
Freeport
West Grand Bahama
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from the Freeport harbor, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the sea. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havillandf DH.60X Moth in Baragwanath

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-UAAN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Baragwanath – Baragwanath
MSN:
588
YOM:
1928
Location:
Baragwanath
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
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 flight at Baragwanath Airport. The single engine aircraft crashed upon landing for unknown reason. Both occupants were injured.

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

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAKN
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Granby - Granby
MSN:
565
YOM:
1928
Location:
Granby
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the pilot made a sharp turn when the aircraft stalled and crashed. The pilot Harold Case, instructor by the Granby Aero Club, was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Coonabarabran

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Hammond Aerial Transport
Registration:
G-AUGL
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sydney – Coonabarabran
MSN:
407
YOM:
1927
Location:
Coonabarabran
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Coonabarabran, while on a cargo flight from Sydney-Mascot, the aircraft crashed and was destroyed by impact forces and a post impact fire. Both occupants were injured.

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

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBSK
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Hucknall AFB - Hucknall AFB
MSN:
417
YOM:
1927
Location:
Hucknall AFB
Nottinghamshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from RAF Hucknall, while climbing to a height of 400 feet, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. Both occupants, Robert A. Blake and William Richardson of the Nottingham Aero Club were killed.

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

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBYD
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Stag Lane - Stag Lane
MSN:
672
YOM:
1928
Location:
Stag Lane (Edgware)
London Metropolis
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight at Stag Lane Airport. While flying at a height of 1,000 feet and performing a looping, a wing failed and detached. The aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field located 3 miles from the airport. Both pilots were killed. The wing was found half a mile away from the main wreckage.
Probable cause:
Wing failure in flight.

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

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Provincial Air Service of Lands & Forests
Registration:
G-CAOV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
401
YOM:
1927
Location:
Lake Seul
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 engine failed in flight, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in Lake Seul and was destroyed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth at Baldonnel AFB

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
23
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Baldonnel AFB - Baldonnel AFB
MSN:
264
YOM:
1926
Location:
Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin)
Leinster
Country:
Ireland
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 flight at Baldonnel-Casement AFB. On final approach, the single engine aircraft crashed for unknown reasons. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

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

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
K. W. J. Hall
Registration:
G-NZAU
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
591
YOM:
1928
Location:
Waikari
Canterbury Regional Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Waikari, north of Christchurch. The pilot and owner K. W. J. Hall was unhurt.

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

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBZN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lympne - Lympne
MSN:
553
YOM:
1928
Location:
Lympne
Kent
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a local training mission at Lympne Airport. On final approach, the aircraft was too low and collided with a wall before crashing near a hangar. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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