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

Date & Time: Apr 30, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-CARW
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
London – Strathburn
MSN:
611
YOM:
1928
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Strathburn, the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on short final.