On December 22, 1934, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration EI-AAR) operated by Everson Flying Services was involved in an aviation accident near Ballygowan, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft descended too low after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a bush that necessitated an emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing in Ballygowan after striking vegetation shortly after takeoff, resulting in no injuries but total loss of the airframe.
What happened
Following departure from the runway, the aircraft descended lower than intended and struck a bush. This impact forced the pilot to execute an emergency landing at Ballygowan. The sequence of events occurred immediately after takeoff, leading to significant structural damage to the machine.
Findings
The investigation noted that the aircraft was too low during the initial climb phase, which directly caused the collision with ground vegetation. As a result of the crash, the airframe sustained damage beyond repair and was written off. The pilot emerged from the incident uninjured.
Probable cause
The aircraft descended too low after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a bush that necessitated an emergency landing.
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