On October 9, 1927, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBLI) operated by London Aeroplane Club was involved in an aviation accident near Stag Lane (Edgware), United Kingdom during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during final approach, leading to a loss of control and a fatal crash near Stanmore. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A local training flight resulted in a fatal accident when the aircraft stalled on final approach near Stanmore, killing the pilot.
What happened
The incident occurred during a routine local training operation departing from Stag Lane Airport. While executing the final approach to land, the aircraft entered a stall condition. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend uncontrollably and impact the ground in the vicinity of Stanmore. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. The sole occupant, who was acting as the pilot for this training exercise, sustained fatal injuries.
Findings
The immediate cause of the accident was identified as a stall during the final approach phase. As no other specific contributing factors or mechanical failures are detailed in the available records, the event is attributed to the aerodynamic stall that led to the loss of control and subsequent ground impact.
Probable cause
The aircraft stalled during final approach, leading to a loss of control and a fatal crash near Stanmore.
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