No fatalities

Post-Takeoff Crash at Madras Airport with Survivors (MA931)

Chennai, IndiaTakeoff (climb)

On November 4, 1942, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration MA931) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Chennai, India during takeoff. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed shortly after departing Madras Airport near Saint Thomas Mount. Both individuals on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage.

What happened

The incident occurred immediately following the departure phase of the flight. The aircraft impacted the ground in the vicinity of Saint Thomas Mount, which is located close to Madras Airport. Despite the severity of the post-takeoff crash, emergency responders were able to reach the site quickly. Both occupants of the aircraft were extracted from the wreckage and survived the event.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding mechanical failures or pilot error. The primary outcome recorded is that both individuals on board were rescued, indicating that the crash did not result in fatalities.