On May 18, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBUW) operated by Irving Air Chute of Great Britain was involved in an aviation accident near Odsey, United Kingdom in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine stoppage during an aerobatic maneuver leading to an uncontrolled descent. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A training aircraft crashed into an open field near Odsey after the engine stopped during a loop, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.
What happened
The crew departed from Letchworth for a scheduled training exercise. While en route to their destination, the pilot executed an aerobatic maneuver known as a loop. During this specific phase of the flight, the engine ceased operation. The loss of power caused the aircraft to enter an uncontrolled descent. The machine ultimately impacted the ground in an open field situated in Odsey, which is located 13 km southwest of Cambridge. Both individuals on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
The immediate sequence of events indicates that the engine failure occurred while the pilot was performing a loop. This specific timing led directly to the uncontrolled descent and subsequent impact with the terrain.
Probable cause
Engine stoppage during an aerobatic maneuver leading to an uncontrolled descent.
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