On December 24, 1940, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration VH-UAR) operated by Charles N. K. Bell was involved in an aviation accident near Mount Brockman, Australia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed near Mount Brockman while en route from Darwin to Oenpelli. The sole occupant, a pilot on a delivery mission, was seriously injured and the airframe was destroyed.
What happened
The incident occurred during an en-route phase of flight between Darwin and Oenpelli. The aircraft, identified as a single-engine model, crashed in the vicinity of Mount Brockman, located approximately 45 km south of the destination airport. At the time of the accident, the pilot was the sole person on board. The individual was conducting a delivery mission to Oenpelli, transporting supplies described as Christmas goods. Following the impact, the aircraft was rendered a total loss and declared wrecked. The pilot sustained serious injuries in the crash.
Findings
The specific circumstances leading to the crash were not determined or stated in the available records. No further technical details regarding the failure mode or contributing factors are provided in the source material.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 Dec 1940 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Mount Brockman, Australia?
A single-engine aircraft crashed near Mount Brockman while en route from Darwin to Oenpelli. The sole occupant, a pilot on a delivery mission, was seriously injured and the airframe was destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Dec 1940 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 24 Dec 1940 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration VH-UAR, operated by Charles N. K. Bell, at Mount Brockman, Australia.
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