On July 13, 1931, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBQE) operated by Lauro Adolfo De Bosis was involved in an aviation accident near Lucciana, France in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot lost spatial orientation due to poor weather conditions while en route. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A pilot lost orientation over Corsica during poor weather while en route from Cannes to Rome, resulting in a crash near Lucciana where the sole occupant escaped uninjured.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was operating en route from Cannes to Rome. While overflying the island of Corsica, the pilot encountered deteriorating weather conditions. These conditions led to a loss of spatial orientation for the crew member. In an attempt to regain control and land safely, the pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure. However, the aircraft impacted the ground at Lucciana, located approximately 15 kilometers southwest of Bastia.
The crash resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it beyond repair. Fortunately, the single occupant on board sustained no injuries during the impact and subsequent events.
Probable cause
The pilot lost spatial orientation due to poor weather conditions while en route.
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