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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth off Trondheim

Date & Time: Nov 2, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
123
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
145
YOM:
1925
Location:
Trondheim
Sør-Trøndelag
Country:
Norway
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 solo training flight when he lost control of the aircraft that crashed in the Trondheim harbor. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was lost.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Sandown: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 21, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-AAAL
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sandown - Sandown
MSN:
809
YOM:
1929
Location:
Sandown
Isle of Wight
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, bursting into flames. The student pilot was injured and the instructor Adam Karollyi was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Borough Green: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Malling Aviation
Registration:
G-ABAM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
West Malling - West Malling
MSN:
1263
YOM:
1930
Location:
Borough Green
Kent
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot departed West Malling Airport on a solo training flight. In unknown circumstances, the airplane crashed in a pasture located in Borough Green, Kent. The pilot was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth Major III in Surabaya

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1939 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
PK-SAO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Surabaya - Surabaya
MSN:
5042
YOM:
1934
Location:
Surabaya
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A student pilot and an instructor were performing a local training flight at Surabaya Airport. On final, while completing a turn, the crew lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed. Both crew members were seriously injured.

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

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Kent Flying Club
Registration:
G-ABJZ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Bekesbourne - Bekesbourne
MSN:
1842
YOM:
1931
Location:
Tilmanstone
Kent
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
A student pilot and an instructor departed Bekesbourne Airfield on a training flight. En route, the airplane collided with a RAF Hawker Hind registered K5418 and carrying one pilot. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a pasture located in Tilmanstone, west of Deal. All three occupants were killed.

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

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
C. L. E. Gordon
Registration:
CF-CEL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
738
YOM:
1928
Location:
Compton
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a pleasure flight over the region of Compton. En route, he encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a field and came to rest upside down. The pilot was unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-ABBV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Cheltenham - Cheltenham
MSN:
1276
YOM:
1930
Location:
Brockworth
Gloucestershire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, departed Cheltenham on a private flight. En route, the airplane went out of control, entered a dive and crashed in a pasture in Brockworth. The pilot was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth off Shoreham: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-ABBW
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Shoreham - Shoreham
MSN:
1277
YOM:
1930
Location:
Shoreham-by-Sea
West Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, departed Shoreham on a local private flight. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea off Shoreham. The pilot was seriously injured but he died the following day due to injuries sustained.

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

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-ABE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Masterton - Masterton
MSN:
1448
YOM:
1930
Location:
Masterton
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Masterton-Hood Airport, the single engine aircraft was too low and hit a fence before nosing to the ground. While the aircraft was destroyed, both occupants were injured.
Crew:
Frederick J. McDonald, instructor,
John Morrison, student pilot.
Probable cause:
Too low approach.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Melbourne: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 11, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UHS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Melbourne - Melbourne
MSN:
880
YOM:
1929
Location:
Melbourne-Essendon
Victoria
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft, owned by Australian National Airways, was piloted by Gertrude McKenzie who was taking boys from the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage for joy flights. While preparing for take off, the aircraft collided with another De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth. Registered VH-UHS, it was owned by the Royal Victorian Aero Club and piloted by Florence Wurts who was also taking boys from the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage for joy flights. Both aircraft suffered an extensive fire and were destroyed. While both occupants of VH-UNP were slightly injured, the pilot of VH-UHS, Miss Florence Wurts was killed and the young passenger was injured.
Probable cause:
The exact causes and circumstances of the collision remain unknown.
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