On November 5, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration NC230K) operated by Skyways - USA was involved in an aviation accident near Boston, United States of America during takeoff. 2 people were killed. 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 single-engine airplane lost control during initial climb after departing Boston Airport, resulting in a fatal crash that killed both occupants.
What happened
The incident occurred immediately following departure from Boston Airport. While the aircraft was in the process of climbing to an altitude of approximately 150 feet, it suddenly went out of control. The loss of control led directly to a crash into the ground, where the airframe subsequently burst into flames. Both individuals on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical condition or pilot actions leading up to the loss of control. It confirms only that the event took place during the initial climb phase and resulted in total loss of life for the two occupants.
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