On March 4, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration ZK-AAM) operated by Wairarapa Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Masterton, New Zealand in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 single-engine aircraft crashed during a local solo training flight departing from Masterton, resulting in injuries to the pilot and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident involved a solo training mission conducted by a pilot operating out of Masterton. The aircraft departed for a local flight when an accident occurred. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash is not detailed in available records, as the circumstances remain unknown. Following the event, the pilot sustained injuries, and the airplane was destroyed.
Findings
No specific contributing factors or conclusions have been published regarding this occurrence. The investigation status or final report details are not provided in the source material, leaving the precise cause of the accident unconfirmed.
What happened in the 4 Mar 1932 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Masterton, New Zealand?
A single-engine aircraft crashed during a local solo training flight departing from Masterton, resulting in injuries to the pilot and total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Mar 1932 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 4 Mar 1932 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration ZK-AAM, operated by Wairarapa Aero Club, at Masterton, New Zealand.
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