On April 24, 1941, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration BD166) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Linton-on-Ouse AFB, United Kingdom while taxiing. 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.
An aircraft sustained unrecoverable damage while taxiing at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, escaped without injury.
What happened
The incident occurred on the ground at RAF Linton-on-Ouse during a taxiing maneuver. The aircraft suffered significant structural or mechanical failure that resulted in damage beyond repair. At the time of the event, the pilot was the only person on board. Despite the extent of the damage to the airframe, the pilot remained uninjured.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical failure or operational errors that led to the accident. It confirms only that the aircraft was rendered unserviceable due to the incident and that no injuries were reported among the personnel involved.
What happened in the 24 Apr 1941 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Linton-on-Ouse AFB, United Kingdom?
An aircraft sustained unrecoverable damage while taxiing at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, escaped without injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Apr 1941 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 Apr 1941 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration BD166, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Linton-on-Ouse AFB, United Kingdom.
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