Zone
Gauteng

Crash of a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth in Baragwanath: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1964
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Operator:
Registration:
ZS-CYW
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
FM.33
YOM:
1946
Location:
Baragwanath
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances near Baragwanath, Gauteng. Both passengers and the pilot O. H. James (aircraft's owner) were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Baragwanath

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1951
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Central Mining Corporation
Registration:
ZS-BTM
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Baragwanath - Baragwanath
MSN:
04087
YOM:
1947
Location:
Baragwanath
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5000
Copilot / Total flying hours:
5000
Circumstances:
The aircraft with two commercial licensed pilots as sole occupants took off from Baragwanath Airfield for the purpose of pilot familiarization on with the aircraft. After a short period of single-engined flying with the star board propeller feathered, two landings and take-offs were performed successfully. During the approach for the third landing with the landing gear extended and locked and with flaps in the 60° position, a noise was heard on the port side. The pilots associated the noise with the undercarriage and decided to go round again with 85 - 90 mph IS, the throttles were opened with the propellers set in fine pitch. There was no response from the port engine. Height was being lost so the undercarriage lever was placed in the up position and the port propeller feathered. The ASI fellt to 70 - 80 mph. The flaps were raised to 20° and the aircraft sank and yawed to the left. Shortly after clearing some trees, the aircraft stalled and struck the ground with the starboard engine under full power.
Photos:
http://www.dehavilland.co.za/DH104_Dove_cn_04087.htm
Probable cause:
The probable cause of the accident was failure of the port engine caused by the vibration damper bolt partially unscrewing from the roller until the rear damper ring was operating on the bolt shank which eventually failed under excessive loading.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth in Baragwanath

Date & Time: Apr 7, 1935
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth
Operator:
Registration:
ZS-AFN
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Baragwanath - Baragwanath
MSN:
7057
YOM:
1934
Location:
Baragwanath
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
At lift off, the engine failed. The airplane crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure at takeoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon I in Baragwanath: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1933
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.84 Dragon
Operator:
Aircraft Operating Company
Registration:
ZS-AEF
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
6026
YOM:
1933
Location:
Baragwanath
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of 250 feet, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Crew:
William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick.
Passenger:
Sir Michael Oppenheimer.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Baragwanath

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1930
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
George Scott Lindsay
Registration:
ZS-ABX
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Baragwanath - Baragwanath
MSN:
1209
YOM:
1930
Location:
Baragwanath
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane for unknown reasons while taking off from Baragwanath. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Baragwanath

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
ZS-AAO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Baragwanath - Baragwanath
MSN:
422
YOM:
1927
Location:
Baragwanath
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
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 Baragwanath Airport. On final approach, the aircraft went out of control and crashed short of runway. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havillandf DH.60X Moth in Baragwanath

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-UAAN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Baragwanath – Baragwanath
MSN:
588
YOM:
1928
Location:
Baragwanath
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
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 Baragwanath Airport. The single engine aircraft crashed upon landing for unknown reason. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Roodepoort

Date & Time: Jun 5, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-UAAQ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Baragwanath – Baragwanath
MSN:
534
YOM:
1928
Location:
Roodepoort
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Baragwanath Airport on a local training flight. En route, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in Roodepoort, some 17 km northwest of Johannesburg. Both crew members were injured.
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