On May 24, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration VR-RAB) operated by Kuala Lumpur Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi AFB (Sempang), Malaysia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed during an approach to Sungai Besi Airport, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine aircraft operating from Sungai Besi Airport in Kuala Lumpur. The pilot was conducting a solo training flight when the accident occurred. During the final approach phase, the aircraft crashed for reasons that have not been determined. The impact resulted in the destruction of the airframe. The pilot sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash.
Findings
The specific cause of the accident remains unknown based on the available information. No further contributing factors or technical conclusions are provided in the source material.
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