On August 6, 1927, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBRU) operated by Ian H. McClure was involved in an aviation accident near Budapest, Hungary during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during takeoff following a gear failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft suffered an undercarriage collapse during a demonstration flight takeoff roll in Rákoskeresztúr, Budapest. The crew escaped uninjured, but the airframe was destroyed.
What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a demo flight in the area of Rákoskeresztúr, Budapest. During the initial phase of the takeoff roll, the aircraft's undercarriage collapsed. This mechanical failure caused the plane to lose control on the ground. The airframe subsequently came to rest after the loss of control event. Both members of the crew were uninjured in the accident. However, the damage sustained by the aircraft was severe enough that it was declared beyond repair.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident resulted from a loss of control during the takeoff phase. This loss of control was directly triggered by a failure of the landing gear system.
Probable cause
Loss of control during takeoff following a gear failure.
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