On May 1, 1931, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CV-TUR) operated by Prince Jean Ghica was involved in an aviation accident near Bucharest-Băneasa, Romania during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth spiraled to the ground during approach to Bucharest-Băneasa Airport, killing one passenger and seriously injuring the pilot.
What happened
The incident involved a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth operating in the vicinity of Bucharest. The aircraft was on final approach to Bucharest-Băneasa Airport when it lost control at an altitude of approximately 3,000 feet. Following the loss of control, the plane entered a spiral descent and impacted the ground.
The accident resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. The passenger aboard the aircraft was killed, while the pilot sustained serious injuries. This specific airframe served as a replacement for a previous De Havilland DH.60 (registration CV-TUR) that had crashed during delivery on 10 July 1930.
What happened in the 1 May 1931 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Bucharest-Băneasa, Romania?
A De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth spiraled to the ground during approach to Bucharest-Băneasa Airport, killing one passenger and seriously injuring the pilot.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 May 1931 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 May 1931 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration CV-TUR, operated by Prince Jean Ghica, at Bucharest-Băneasa, Romania.
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