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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Canons Ashby
Date & Time:
Aug 12, 2013 at 1130 LT
Operator:
Registration:
G-AAZG
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Turweston - Turweston
MSN:
1253
YOM:
1930
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
15.00
Circumstances:
The pilot was carrying out a local flight with a friend. The weather was good (CAVOK), with a westerly wind of about 12 to 15 kt. The passenger occupied the front cockpit and the pilot the rear. The engine started normally and the aircraft departed, climbing to an altitude of 1,200 ft. The pilot carried out two medium banked turns and a gentle wingover manoeuvre before entering another steep turn to the left. When established in the turn, the engine stopped and the aircraft entered a spin to the left. The pilot recovered from the spin but, due to the limited height available, could only pull out of the dive and carry out a forced landing in an isolated grass area, amongst trees and other obstacles. In doing so, the aircraft struck a ridge and furrow, which destroyed the landing gear and much of the forward fuselage. A member of the public witnessed the accident and called the emergency services, who recovered both occupants from the wreckage. The pilot and his passenger had suffered serious injuries and were transferred to hospital. There was no fire.The aircraft had recently been re-weighed. During that process, the fuel tank had been drained and the same fuel was then used to refill the tank. After that, the aircraft had flown some five hours, during which it had been refuelled twice at a licensed aerodrome. The second refuel had taken place prior to positioning the aircraft back to the private site from which the accident flight departed. It was reported that the engine had been consistently reliable. No reason for the engine failure was identified. The pilot considered that he had avoided a serious head injury because he was wearing a protective helmet. Also, he commented that he had since had discussions with others in the historic aircraft community regarding energy absorbing foam in seat pans and its potential for reducing the level of back injuries in the event of an accident.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reason.
Final Report:
Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in East Stratton
Date & Time:
Aug 8, 1989 at 1100 LT
Operator:
Registration:
G-AANF
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Liss - Popham
MSN:
49
YOM:
1929
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
70.00
Circumstances:
The aircraft was on a flight from Liss to Popham and was being accompanied by a PA 18 which was in contact with Farnborough Radar. Overhead East Stratton, the Gypsy Moth experienced a loss of power and the pilot elected to carry out a precautionary landing. The landing was satisfactory. The pilot had shut down the engine and climbed out of the cockpit before he became aware of burning straw under the tail. Attempts to remove the straw and extinguish the fire were unsuccessful, and the aircraft was rapidly engulfed in flames. The fuel tank exploded, resulting in a substantial fire and some damage to trees and bushes surrounding the field.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power in flight for undetermined reasons.
Final Report:
Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth near Home Hill
Date & Time:
May 1, 1960
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UGN
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Home Hill - Home Hill
MSN:
411
YOM:
1927
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane crash in unknown circumstances near the Burdekin River in Home Hill. The sole occupant was unhurt while the aircraft owned by Paddy F. Nielsen was damaged beyond repair.
Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Melbourne
Date & Time:
Nov 22, 1959
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UGM
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Melbourne - Melbourne
MSN:
453
YOM:
1928
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Built in 1928, the aircraft was restored for three years and has just been delivered to its new owner, J. O. Richardson, three days prior to the accident. The pilot, sole on board, was completing a local flight at Moorabbin Airport. On final approach, the engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on final approach.
Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth at Bow Lake
Date & Time:
Dec 22, 1956
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AGP
MSN:
126
YOM:
1925
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff from Bow Lake. Occupant fate remains unknown.
Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Lausanne: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 11, 1952 at 1650 LT
Registration:
HB-OPI
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lausanne - Lausanne
MSN:
1864
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The pilot and two passengers were completing a local flight over the region of Lausanne. On final approach, the single engine airplane hit a crane and crashed onto a house, bursting into flames. A passenger was seriously while two other occupants were killed, among them the pilot Enrique Pernot. The unique survivor died from his injuries a day later.
Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth off Wolfe Island
Date & Time:
Sep 24, 1948
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAOU
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Hamilton - Wolfe Island
MSN:
400
YOM:
1927
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing off Wolfe Island, the single engine aircraft hit a stake in water and came to rest. While both occupants were unhurt, the aircraft owned by Donald Barnes was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Collision with stake on landing.
