No fatalities

1960-05-01: De Havilland DH.60 Moth (VH-UGN) — Private Australia — Home Hill, Australia

Home Hill, AustraliaFlight

On May 1, 1960, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration VH-UGN) operated by Private Australia was involved in an aviation accident near Home Hill, Australia in flight. 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 1781246601Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane crashed near the Burdekin River in Home Hill, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the aircraft.

What happened

A solo flight involving a single-engine airplane ended in an accident in the vicinity of the Burdekin River, located near Home Hill. During the event, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, being classified as damaged beyond repair. Despite the impact, the pilot, who was the only person on board at the time, escaped the crash without any injuries.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact of the aircraft remain undetermined. At this stage, there is no information available regarding the flight phase or the mechanical state of the plane prior to the incident.