On August 4, 1927, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBQJ) operated by Dennis M. M. Rooke was involved in an aviation accident near Aurangabad, India during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft struck a palm tree shortly after takeoff from Aurangabad, resulting in the destruction of the airframe and injuries to the pilot.
What happened
The incident involved a private aircraft named 'Marjorie', which was operating on a long-distance journey from England to Australia. The flight departed from Aurangabad with the intention of proceeding to Darwin. During the initial climb phase, shortly after leaving the ground, the airframe collided with a palm tree. This impact caused the aircraft to crash and resulted in the total destruction of the machine. The pilot sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the cause of the collision. It confirms only that the strike occurred shortly after takeoff and led to the loss of the aircraft.
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