On August 3, 1928, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBYD) operated by London Aeroplane Club was involved in an aviation accident near Stag Lane (Edgware), United Kingdom in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the failure of a wing structure while the aircraft was performing an aerobatic maneuver. 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 ended in a fatal crash when a wing detached during an aerobatic maneuver, killing both pilots on board the aircraft.
What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a local training flight out of Stag Lane Airport. At an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet, the aircraft was executing a looping maneuver when a structural failure occurred. One wing detached from the airframe, causing the plane to lose control and dive into the ground. The wreckage came to rest in a field situated about three miles from the airport. Post-accident investigation revealed that the separated wing had landed roughly half a mile away from the main debris field. Both individuals on board were killed in the impact.
Findings
Official investigations determined that the immediate cause of the accident was wing failure in flight. The structural integrity of the wing could not withstand the loads imposed during the aerobatic maneuver, leading to its detachment and subsequent loss of control.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by the failure of a wing structure while the aircraft was performing an aerobatic maneuver.
What happened in the 3 Aug 1928 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Stag Lane (Edgware), United Kingdom?
A local training flight ended in a fatal crash when a wing detached during an aerobatic maneuver, killing both pilots on board the aircraft.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Aug 1928 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Aug 1928 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-EBYD, operated by London Aeroplane Club, at Stag Lane (Edgware), United Kingdom.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was caused by the failure of a wing structure while the aircraft was performing an aerobatic maneuver.
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