Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Tabora
Date & Time:
Apr 8, 1928
Registration:
G-EBSF
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Croydon - Cape Town
MSN:
415
YOM:
1927
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The owner of the airplane, Lady Mary Bailey, was attempting a solo flight from Croydon, Surrey, to Cape Town, South Africa. Approaching Tabora Airport, Tanganyika, the aircraft went out of control and crashed. While the sole occupant was injured, the aircraft was destroyed.
