On January 20, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBPS) operated by Philip Aubrey Wills was involved in an aviation accident near Duxford, United Kingdom during takeoff. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed into a field while climbing shortly after departing Duxford Airport, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.
What happened
The incident occurred immediately following departure from Duxford Airport. During the initial climb phase of flight, the aircraft lost control or encountered an issue that led to a crash in a nearby field. The impact resulted in significant casualties among those on board.
Findings
The pilot was killed in the accident. The passenger, who was also the owner of the aircraft, sustained serious injuries. No specific technical failures or contributing factors are detailed in the available source material beyond the immediate sequence of events leading to the ground impact.
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