1 fatality

Single-engine aircraft crash in Blindstones Moss, Oldham (T6464)

Oldham, United KingdomFlight

On April 12, 1945, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration T6464) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Oldham, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. 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.

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A single-pilot aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances at Blindstones Moss near Oldham, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

An aircraft met with a fatal accident while operating in the vicinity of Oldham. The crash site was located at Blindstones Moss, a specific area within that region. At the time of the incident, the pilot was the sole occupant on board. Following the impact, the pilot was killed. No other individuals were present in the aircraft or reported to be involved in the event.

Findings

The available records indicate that the crash occurred in unknown circumstances. There is no further detailed information provided regarding specific mechanical failures, weather conditions, or human factors contributing to the loss of the aircraft.