De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Dennis M. M. Rooke

Registration:

G-EBQJ

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Private

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Aurangabad - Darwin

MSN:

371

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1927

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Dennis M. M. Rooke, pilot and owner of this aircraft named 'Marjorie', was performing a flight from England to Australia. Shortly after takeoff from Aurangabad, en route to Darwin, the aircraft hit a palm tree and crashed. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

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

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1927

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G-AUFI

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Flight

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City

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Maylands - Maylands

MSN:

277

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1926

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The pilote departed Maylands Airport on a local training flight. While flying at a height of about 2,000 feet, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent then collided with power lines and crashed on a road located in East Perth, bursting into flames. The pilot Ray Wilson was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Shillong

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1927

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Operator:

Thomas Neville Stack

Registration:

G-EBMO

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Demonstration

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Shillong - Shillong

MSN:

197

YOM:

1925

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The aircraft was owned by Thomas Neville Stack but piloted this day by W. H. Vetch for a demo flight at Shillong. After performing several manoeuvres, the pilot started an approach but was too low when the aircraft hit power cables and crashed into the public. The pilot and four other people were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Poor judgement on part of the pilot. Too low approach.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth at Baldonnel AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1927

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Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin)

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Baldonnel AFB - Baldonnel AFB

MSN:

267

YOM:

1926

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Leinster

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Ireland

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Europe

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Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the aircraft went out of control and crashed, killing the pilot, sole on board.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Hale

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1927

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G-EBLR

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Woodford - Woodford

MSN:

184

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1925

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The crew was performing a training flight out from Woodford Airport. En route, the engine failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft collided with an iron fence and came to rest. While both occupants were injured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

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

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1927

Type of aircraft:

Deutsche Sportflieger Klub

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Registration:

G-W101

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Test

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Berlin - Berlin

MSN:

374

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1927

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Alfred Heft, test pilot by Junkers, was performing a local test flight on this De Havilland DH.60 Moth, the first British aircraft to be sold in Germany after the WWI. Shortly after takeoff from Berlin-Tempelhof, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Reason for crash is unknown but this accident led to initial refusal by German authorities to certify the DH.60 Moth.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth at RAF Worthy Down: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1927

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G-EBPG

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Worthy Down AFB (Winchester)

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Worthy Down - Stag Lane

MSN:

359

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1927

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Hampshire

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United Kingdom

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Europe

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Shortly after takeoff from RAF Worthy Down, outbound for Stag Lane, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in an open field, bursting into flames. Both crew members were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Cirrus I Moth in Point Cook

Date & Time: May 15, 1927

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A7-1

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Flight

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Point Cook - Point Cook

MSN:

199

YOM:

1925

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Point Cook (Melbourne)

Victoria

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Australia

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Oceania

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While performing a local training flight in the vicinity of RAAF Point Cook, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. Both pilots were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Lahore

Date & Time: Apr 2, 1927

Type of aircraft:

Bernard M. T. Shute Leete

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Registration:

G-EBKU

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Demonstration

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