De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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123

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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145

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1925

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The pilot was performing a solo training flight when he lost control of the aircraft that crashed in the Trondheim harbor. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was lost.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Sandown: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 21, 1939

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G-AAAL

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Takeoff (climb)

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Sandown - Sandown

MSN:

809

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1928

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The single engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, bursting into flames. The student pilot was injured and the instructor Adam Karollyi was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Borough Green: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1939

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Operator:

Malling Aviation

Registration:

G-ABAM

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Plain, Valley

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West Malling - West Malling

MSN:

1263

YOM:

1930

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The pilot departed West Malling Airport on a solo training flight. In unknown circumstances, the airplane crashed in a pasture located in Borough Green, Kent. The pilot was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth Major III in Surabaya

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1939 at 0900 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

PK-SAO

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Surabaya - Surabaya

MSN:

5042

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1934

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A student pilot and an instructor were performing a local training flight at Surabaya Airport. On final, while completing a turn, the crew lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed. Both crew members were seriously injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Tilmanstone: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1939

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Kent Flying Club

Registration:

G-ABJZ

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Bekesbourne - Bekesbourne

MSN:

1842

YOM:

1931

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A student pilot and an instructor departed Bekesbourne Airfield on a training flight. En route, the airplane collided with a RAF Hawker Hind registered K5418 and carrying one pilot. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a pasture located in Tilmanstone, west of Deal. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Compton

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1939

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C. L. E. Gordon

Registration:

CF-CEL

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738

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1928

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The pilot was performing a pleasure flight over the region of Compton. En route, he encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a field and came to rest upside down. The pilot was unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Brockworth: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1939

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Registration:

G-ABBV

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Private

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Cheltenham - Cheltenham

MSN:

1276

YOM:

1930

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The pilot, sole on board, departed Cheltenham on a private flight. En route, the airplane went out of control, entered a dive and crashed in a pasture in Brockworth. The pilot was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth off Shoreham: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1939

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Registration:

G-ABBW

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Private

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Shoreham - Shoreham

MSN:

1277

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1930

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The pilot, sole on board, departed Shoreham on a local private flight. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea off Shoreham. The pilot was seriously injured but he died the following day due to injuries sustained.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Masterton

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1939

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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ZK-ABE

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