1 fatality

Mid-air collision between two de Havilland Tiger Moths at Brisbane-Archerfield (VH-UAN)

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On June 19, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration VH-UAN) operated by Royal Queensland Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Brisbane-Archerfield, Australia in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

Two single-engine aircraft collided during an airshow at Brisbane-Archerfield Airport, resulting in the deaths of both pilots. The wreckage was located southeast of the airfield.

What happened

During an airshow event held at Brisbane-Archerfield Airport, a mid-air collision occurred involving two single-engine aircraft. One of the involved planes was identified as a de Havilland DH.60 operated by the Royal Queensland Aero Club, carrying the registration VH-UAV. The other aircraft was also a single-engine machine participating in the display.

The two aircraft struck each other while in flight. Following the impact, both planes lost control and descended rapidly to the ground. The crash site was located southeast of the airfield perimeter.

Findings

The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both pilots aboard the respective aircraft were killed in the collision. No specific contributing factors or detailed investigation conclusions are provided in the source material beyond the description of the mid-air impact and subsequent ground impact.