Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Crockernwell
Date & Time:
Apr 8, 1931
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBSA
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Hanworth – Newquay
MSN:
414
YOM:
1927
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Hanworth to Newquay, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions and lost his orientation. He attempted an emergency landing in a field but aircraft crashed and was wrecked. Both occupants escaped with minor injuries.
