De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth

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Registration:

ZK-AJW

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Private

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Invercargill – Christchurch

MSN:

2046

YOM:

1930

Location:

Oamaru

Otago Regional Council

Country:

New Zealand

Region:

Oceania

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While cruising in foggy conditions, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea near the Waitaki River mouth, northeast of Oamaru. The dead body of the pilot and owner A. J. McIntosh was found on a beach a week later, on September 1st, 1948. Some debris of the aircraft were also found.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Thruxton

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1948

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

G-ABEH

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Private

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2072

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1930

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On landing, the aircraft overturned and came to rest upside down. The pilot, sole on board, was unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The landing was completed with brakes on.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Dorotea

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1948

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SE-AHO

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2118

YOM:

1930

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On a local flight from Göteborg, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions and was forced to reduce his altitude when the aircraft hit power cables and crashed in a field. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was written off. The aircraft was owned by Nils Olofsson.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Eaton Bray

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Nayler Air Services

Registration:

G-ABYP

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Private

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White Waltham – Eaton Bray

MSN:

2233

YOM:

1932

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On approach to Eaton Bray aerodrome, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. Both occupants, among them the pilot and owner Joan Nayler, were quickly rescued and uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Source & photos: http://www.onthewire.co.uk/bray4.htm

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Spreitenbach: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 22, 1945

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HB-EFE

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Spreitenbach – Hatfield

MSN:

2062

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1930

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Shortly after takeoff from Spreitenbach, while climbing to a height of some 50 meters, the single engine went out of control and crashed in a field. A passenger was killed while both other occupants were seriously injured. It appears that the loss of control occurred while the aircraft was towed by another airplane (towing practicing). The aircraft was owned by E. Spahni.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Maputo

Date & Time: Aug 6, 1943

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CR-AAO

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Maputo - Maputo

MSN:

2152

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1931

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The pilot was completing a solo training flight when the accident occurred in unknown circumstances. The pilot was unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Dar es-Salaam

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Kenya Auxiliary Air Unit

Registration:

K17

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Military

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2153

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1931

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Damaged beyond repair on landing mishap in Dar es-Salaam. Both occupants slightly injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Bulawayo

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1942

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VP-YAR

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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MSN:

2195

YOM:

1931

Location:

Bulawayo

Country:

Zimbabwe

Region:

Africa

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Shortly after take off from Bulawayo, while in initial climb, the aircraft crashed for unknown reason. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was wrecked.

Ground accident of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth at RAF White Waltham

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1941

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Registration:

DP854

Flight Phase:

Taxiing

Flight Type:

Training

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