Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth off Penang: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 13, 1936
Registration:
VR-SAM
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Penang - Penang
MSN:
7063
YOM:
1934
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Penang on a local solo flight. While flying along the coast, he encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane crashed in the sea off Teluk Kumbar, near the airport. The pilot was killed.
