No fatalities

Light Aircraft Crash at Stag Lane Airport Approach (G-EBKT)

Stag Lane (Edgware), United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On August 21, 1927, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBKT) operated by London Aero & Motor Services - LAMS was involved in an aviation accident near Stag Lane (Edgware), United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during the approach phase at low altitude. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-27Data APIEditorial standards

A light aircraft crashed into a residential garden near Stanmore while on approach to Stag Lane Airport, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

The incident occurred during a recreational flight operated by a private pilot. While executing an approach to Stag Lane Airport, the aircraft descended to a low altitude of approximately 90 feet above ground level. At this stage, the pilot lost control of the machine. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground and came to rest in a garden situated on Dennis Lane in Stanmore.

Both individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the collision. The airframe was destroyed in the accident. No fatalities were reported.

Findings

The primary event leading to the crash was the loss of aircraft control during the final approach phase. The specific technical or human factors contributing to this loss of control are not detailed in the available source material.

Probable cause

Loss of control during the approach phase at low altitude

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Aug 1927 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Stag Lane (Edgware), United Kingdom?

A light aircraft crashed into a residential garden near Stanmore while on approach to Stag Lane Airport, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Aug 1927 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 21 Aug 1927 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-EBKT, operated by London Aero & Motor Services - LAMS, at Stag Lane (Edgware), United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control during the approach phase at low altitude