Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Lahore
Date & Time:
Apr 2, 1927
Registration:
G-EBKU
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lahore - Lahore
MSN:
169
YOM:
1925
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Bernard M. T. Shute Leete, owner of the aircraft, pilot and member of the Royal Aero Club, departed Stag Lane near London on 15NOV1926 on a flight to Pakistan. He arrived at Karachi on 08JAN1927 and in Lahore on 15FEB1927. In Punjab, he decided to make several demonstration flights. After few manoeuvres in the vicinity of the airport, he completed a last turn to join the airport. On final approach, while flying too low, the aircraft hit power cables, stalled and crashed before coming to rest upside down. While both occupants were slightly injured, the aircraft was destroyed.
Crew:
Bernard M. T. Shute Leete, pilot.
Passenger:
Mrs. Hailey, wife of Governor of the Punjab.
Crew:
Bernard M. T. Shute Leete, pilot.
Passenger:
Mrs. Hailey, wife of Governor of the Punjab.
