Johannesburg Light Plane Club | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

While flying over mountainous terrain east of Paarl, the single engine aircraft a mountain slope located in Du Toitskloof, some 70 km east of Cape Town. Both occupants J. F. Buchan and K. Leigh were killed.

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

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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.60 Moth in Butterworth

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1931

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Registration:

ZS-AAB

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MSN:

435

YOM:

1927

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Crashed in unknown circumstances, injuring both occupants.

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

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1929

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Registration:

ZS-ABG

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MSN:

415

YOM:

1927

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The pilot, sole on board, departed Johannesburg on a solo private flight. En route, he was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reasons. The aircraft crashed near Kinross and was destroyed. The pilot was uninjured.

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

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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

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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

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Baragwanath – Baragwanath

MSN:

534

YOM:

1928

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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.