On November 29, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration ZS-ABI) operated by Rand Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Johannesburg-Rand, South Africa in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A solo pilot suffered injuries when a single-engine aircraft crashed near Johannesburg-Rand Airport under unknown circumstances, resulting in total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine aircraft operating out of Johannesburg-Rand Airport. The pilot was conducting a local solo flight when the accident occurred. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undefined in available records, as the circumstances are described as unknown. Upon impact, the airframe sustained severe structural damage that rendered it beyond repair. The sole occupant, the pilot, sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
No definitive contributing factors or technical failures have been identified in the provided source material. The investigation status regarding the precise cause of the crash is not detailed, leaving the root cause unconfirmed.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 29 Nov 1935 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Johannesburg-Rand, South Africa?
A solo pilot suffered injuries when a single-engine aircraft crashed near Johannesburg-Rand Airport under unknown circumstances, resulting in total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Nov 1935 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Nov 1935 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration ZS-ABI, operated by Rand Flying Club, at Johannesburg-Rand, South Africa.
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