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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Cramlington

Date & Time: Feb 24, 1927
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBLY
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Cramlington - Cramlington
MSN:
191
YOM:
1925
Location:
Cramlington
Northumberland
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a training flight. Shortly after takeoff from Cramlington Airport, while in initial climb, the engine stopped. The aircraft stalled and crashed. While both occupants were injured, the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure just after liftoff.

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

Date & Time: Nov 22, 1926
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBNP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Stag Lane - Stag Lane
MSN:
280
YOM:
1926
Location:
Stag Lane (Edgware)
London Metropolis
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight at Stag Lane Airport. While flying at a height of 3,000 feet, the aircraft went out of control and dove into the ground. While the passenger was killed, the pilot was seriously injured.
Crew:
Sydney L. F. St Barbe, pilot and instructor by the London Aero Club.
Passenger:
John S. M. Michie, engineer by the London Aero Club.

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

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1926
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBLU
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Stag Lane - Stag Lane
MSN:
187
YOM:
1925
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:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Stag Lane Airport. On approach, the single engine aircraft was too low and hit a hedge before crashing on the ground. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, both pilots were injured.
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