De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth

Landing (descent or approach)

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W5783

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7120

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1935

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Upon landing in poor weather conditions, the single engine airplane struck a brazier and came to rest, bursting into flames. The airplane was destroyed by fire and the pilot was rescued.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth at RAF St Eval

Date & Time: Apr 7, 1941

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Landing (descent or approach)

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BD172

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Cardiff - Saint Eval

MSN:

7054

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1934

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The single engine airplane crashed on landing at RAF St Eval and was not repaired. All three occupants escaped uninjured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth off Lavernock Point

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1940

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AW166

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Flight

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

7012

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1934

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The pilot, sole on board, ditched the airplane in the Bristol Channel off Lavernock Point. The pilot was rescued and the airplane was recovered but not repaired.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth in Little Barrow

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1940

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AW123

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7049

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1934

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For unknown reasons, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing in Little Barrow. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and all three crew members were evacuated safely.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth in Conisborough

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1940

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X9384

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Takeoff (climb)

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Delivery

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Conisborough - Kirton in Lindsey

MSN:

7067

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1934

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The crew departed Conisborough on a delivery flight to Kirton in Lindsey. After takeoff, the airplane crash landed in a field and came to rest. All three crew members evacuated safely.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth in Yeovil

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1940

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Landing (descent or approach)

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AV983

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Bristol - Yeovil

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7030

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1934

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On approach to Yeovil-Westland Airport, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near Western Avenue. The pilot escaped.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth in Lords Seat

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1940

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AV986

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Takeoff (climb)

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