On June 4, 1928, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 24) operated by Irish Air Corps - Aer Chór na hÉireann was involved in an aviation accident near Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), Ireland during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A military trainer crashed during a local training mission at Baldonnel-Casement AFB while on final approach, resulting in injuries to both pilots.
What happened
The incident involved a military trainer operating out of Baldonnel-Casement Air Force Base. The crew was conducting a routine local training exercise when the accident occurred. During the final approach phase of the flight, the aircraft lost control and impacted the ground. The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown based on available records.
Findings
Both members of the flight crew sustained injuries in the collision. No fatalities were reported in this event. As the exact cause is not detailed in the source material, no definitive contributing factors can be listed.
What happened in the 4 Jun 1928 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), Ireland?
A military trainer crashed during a local training mission at Baldonnel-Casement AFB while on final approach, resulting in injuries to both pilots.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jun 1928 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Jun 1928 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration 24, operated by Irish Air Corps - Aer Chór na hÉireann, at Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), Ireland.
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