De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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G-UAAQ

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Baragwanath – Baragwanath

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534

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1928

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The crew departed Baragwanath Airport on a local training flight. En route, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in Roodepoort, some 17 km northwest of Johannesburg. Both crew members were injured.

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

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1928

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin)

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Baldonnel - Baldonnel

MSN:

265

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1926

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Leinster

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Ireland

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Europe

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The crew was engaged in a local training mission at Baldonnel-Casement AFB. On final approach, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances, injuring both pilots.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in El Salloum

Date & Time: May 17, 1928

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Henry C. MacDonald

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G-EBVX

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Baghdad - Stag Lane

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538

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1928

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The pilot Henry C. MacDonald (owner of the aircraft) completed last month a flight from Stag Lane to Baghdad. He was on his return trip to London when cruising along the egyptian coast, he encountered engine problems and decided to make an emergency landing on a beach near El Salloum. While the pilot was unhurt, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair and abandoned on site.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

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

Date & Time: May 6, 1928

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G-EBSN

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Takeoff (climb)

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Bristol - Bristol

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418

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1927

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Shortly after takeoff from Bristol-Filton Airport, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion. Both occupants were killed.
Crew:
R. Eric Hopper, instructor,
D. Tanner, student pilot.

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

Date & Time: May 4, 1928

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S-AABM

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Stockholm - Stockholm

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480

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1928

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The crew departed Stockholm for a local training flight. While completing a sharp turn at low height, the airplane stalled and crashed in the sea off Tranholmen Island. Both pilots were rescued and the aircraft was lost.

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

Date & Time: May 1, 1928

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G-EBUU

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Glasgow - Glasgow

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471

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1927

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The crew was completing a training flight out from Glasgow-Renfrew Airport. The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near the airport. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

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

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1928

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Operator:

Shirley G. Kingsley

Registration:

R-107

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Demonstration

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Plain, Valley

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Bahía Blanca - Bahía Blanca

MSN:

531

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1928

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Bahía Blanca

Buenos Aires province

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Argentina

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South America

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Both pilots Poli and Hassett were on board this airplane owned by Major Shirley G. Kingsley. They were performing a demo flight while taking part to the celebration of the centenary of the city of Bahía Blanca. In unknown circumstances, the Moth collided in flight with another Moth and crashed, killed both occupants. The fate of the other aircraft and its occupant is unknown.

Probable cause:

In flight collision for unknown reason.

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

Date & Time: Apr 8, 1928

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Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Mary Bailey

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G-EBSF

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Private

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Croydon - Cape Town

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415

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1927

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The owner of the airplane, Lady Mary Bailey, was attempting a solo flight from Croydon, Surrey, to Cape Town, South Africa. Approaching Tabora Airport, Tanganyika, the aircraft went out of control and crashed. While the sole occupant was injured, the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth off Vancouver: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1928

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G-CAHS

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