No fatalities

Training flight crash at Cramlington Airport due to engine failure (G-EBLY)

Cramlington, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On February 24, 1927, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBLY) operated by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Cramlington, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure occurring immediately after liftoff during the initial climb phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A training aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Cramlington Airport when the engine stopped during initial climb, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

The incident involved a training flight departing from Cramlington Airport. During the initial climb phase, immediately following liftoff, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. As a result of this power loss, the machine entered a stall and subsequently impacted the ground. The crash resulted in the destruction of the airframe. Both individuals on board sustained injuries, though no fatalities were reported.

Findings

Official investigations identified the primary contributing factor as the cessation of engine power shortly after takeoff. This mechanical failure prevented the aircraft from maintaining altitude and led directly to the stall and subsequent impact.

Probable cause

Engine failure occurring immediately after liftoff during the initial climb phase.