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

Date & Time: Jul 29, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-AAJU
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Stag Lane - Stag Lane
MSN:
1103
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, departed Stag Lane Airfield on a local private flight. While flying in the vicinity of the aerodrome, the aircraft was apparently climbing when it collided with a second De Havilland DH.60G Moth. Registered G-AAKL, the second Moth was operated by De Havilland Aircraft and was also completing a local sortie out from Stag Lane Airfield. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in Kingsbury, southwest of Stag Lane Aerodrome. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Pilot error.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Radlett: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBZS
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Stag Lane - Stag Lane
MSN:
684
YOM:
1928
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot P. D. Bennett was completing a local training flight out from Stag Lane Airport. The accident occurred in unknown circumstances in Radlett, killing the pilot, sole on board.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Stag Lane: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1929 at 0930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-AAED
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Shoreham - Stag Lane
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Shoreham, the pilot initiated the approach to Stag Lane Aerodrome when he lost control of the airplane that crashed near the airfield. Two occupants were kiléled while the third was seriously injured. The only survivor died from his injuries the following day.
Probable cause:
The aircraft crashed due to an error of judgement by the pilot, as he tried to land downwind.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 in East Grinstead

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBQY
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Stag Lane - Stag Lane
MSN:
376
YOM:
1927
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot Arthur Leonard Monger departed Stag Lane on a local solo training flight. En route, the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a frozen pond. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

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

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-EBPS
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Duxford – Stag Lane
MSN:
360
YOM:
1927
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Duxford Airport, while climbing, the aircraft crashed in a field. The pilot Edward Cayley was killed and the passenger (owner of the aircraft) Philip Aubrey Wills was seriously injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth near Stag Lane

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-EBOS
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Stag Lane - Stag Lane
MSN:
268
YOM:
1926
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a local pleasance flight in the area of Edgware. En route, the airplane went out of control and crashed on the golf course of Mill Hill, east of Edgware. Both occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Stag Lane: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBYD
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Stag Lane - Stag Lane
MSN:
672
YOM:
1928
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight at Stag Lane Airport. While flying at a height of 1,000 feet and performing a looping, a wing failed and detached. The aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field located 3 miles from the airport. Both pilots were killed. The wing was found half a mile away from the main wreckage.
Probable cause:
Wing failure in flight.

Crash of an Avro 548 in Stag Lane

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-EAAL
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Stag Lane - Stag Lane
MSN:
E4154
YOM:
1919
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a local flight out from Stag Lane. Upon landing, the airplane went out of control and crashed. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in El Salloum

Date & Time: May 17, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-EBVX
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Baghdad - Stag Lane
MSN:
538
YOM:
1928
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot Henry C. MacDonald (owner of the aircraft) completed last month a flight from Stag Lane to Baghdad. He was on his return trip to London when cruising along the egyptian coast, he encountered engine problems and decided to make an emergency landing on a beach near El Salloum. While the pilot was unhurt, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair and abandoned on site.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Stag Lane: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBLI
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Stag Lane - Stag Lane
MSN:
183
YOM:
1925
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot Charles Swan was completing a local training flight at Stag Lane Airport. On final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed near Stanmore. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.