On July 18, 1931, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBYK) operated by Philip Ernest Noble was involved in an aviation accident near Arborfield, United Kingdom in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific cause of the engine failure remained undetermined by investigators. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed into a field near Wokingham after suffering an engine failure during cruise, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.
What happened
While cruising over the Wokingham region, the aircraft experienced a total engine failure. Following this mechanical issue, the pilot lost control of the airframe. The machine subsequently entered an uncontrolled dive and impacted the ground within a field. Both individuals on board were killed in the impact.
Findings
Investigators examined the circumstances surrounding the incident but could not definitively determine the root cause of the engine malfunction. Additionally, authorities were unable to establish which occupant was at the controls during the critical moments prior to the crash, as both passengers held valid pilot qualifications.
Probable cause
The specific cause of the engine failure remained undetermined by investigators.
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