No fatalities

Aircraft Crash with No Injuries and Subsequent Restoration (G-EBLV)

Castle Bromwich, United KingdomFlight

On February 5, 1939, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBLV) operated by De Havilland Aircraft UK was involved in an aviation accident near Castle Bromwich, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances, resulting in no injuries to the two occupants but total damage to the airframe. The machine was later restored to service in September 1951.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft that crashed while its specific operational context and location remain undocumented. During the event, both individuals on board sustained no physical harm. Despite the survival of the crew, the structural integrity of the airframe was compromised to such a degree that it was declared damaged beyond repair at the time of the accident.

Findings

The official record does not specify the technical or human factors contributing to the crash, describing the circumstances as unknown. Following the initial assessment of total loss, restoration work was undertaken on the wreckage. The aircraft successfully completed this rehabilitation process and returned to a serviceable state in September 1951.