No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft overruns runway during landing (AW135)

Hawarden AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On November 29, 1940, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration AW135) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Hawarden AFB, United Kingdom 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 aircraft overshot the runway during a landing attempt for unknown reasons, resulting in significant structural damage but no injuries to the pilot.

What happened

During a landing approach, a single-engine aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length. The aircraft overshot the designated landing area and eventually came to rest off the runway. The impact of the overrun caused extensive structural damage to the airframe, rendering it beyond economic repair. Despite the severity of the damage, the pilot exited the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The specific factors contributing to the runway overshoot were not identified in the available records. The incident is attributed to unknown causes, with no further technical or operational details provided regarding the sequence of events leading to the overrun.