No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash on landing at Brisbane-Archerfield (A7-85)

Brisbane-Archerfield, AustraliaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 14, 1941, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration A7-85) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Brisbane-Archerfield, Australia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine plane crashed while landing at Brisbane-Archerfield Airport for unknown reasons. Both pilots survived without injury, but the airframe was destroyed.

What happened

The incident occurred during the landing phase at Brisbane-Archerfield Airport. The aircraft, a single-engine model, impacted the ground and came to rest in a damaged state. The specific registration of the involved airplane is not provided in the available records.

Upon impact, the airframe sustained severe structural damage that rendered it unairworthy. Despite the severity of the crash, both members of the flight crew escaped with no reported injuries. Emergency services responded to the scene to secure the area and manage the aftermath of the accident.

Findings

The investigation into this event determined that the precise cause of the crash remains unknown. No specific mechanical failure or pilot error was identified in the limited information provided. The primary outcome recorded was the total loss of the aircraft due to the impact forces during the landing sequence.