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Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Bulawayo

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
VP-YAR
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2195
YOM:
1931
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from Bulawayo, while in initial climb, the aircraft crashed for unknown reason. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was wrecked.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth in Novo Lusitania

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1939
Operator:
Registration:
VP-YAY
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7101
YOM:
1935
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Novo Lusitania, in the region of Beira. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all three occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly in Kasama

Date & Time: Jan 1, 1939
Operator:
Registration:
VP-YBR
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7503
YOM:
1936
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Salisbury, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft came to rest upside down and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly in Gwelo

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1938
Operator:
Registration:
VP-YAX
Flight Phase:
Schedule:
Blantyre – Lilongwe – Fort Jameson
MSN:
7512
YOM:
1936
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth in Port Harcourt

Date & Time: May 22, 1937
Operator:
Registration:
VP-YAD
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4034
YOM:
1933
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Port Harcourt, the single engine stalled and crashed short of runway. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.