On December 8, 1940, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration X5111) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Squires Gate AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during landing due to windy weather conditions. 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.
A solo pilot lost control of an aircraft while attempting to land in windy conditions, resulting in a crash that destroyed the plane but left the occupant unharmed.
What happened
The incident involved a single-occupant aircraft being moved from RAF Silloth to RAF Squires Gate. The pilot was traveling alone during this ferry flight. Upon arrival at the destination, the crew attempted to land in windy weather conditions. During the landing phase, the aircraft crashed and sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact on the airframe, the pilot emerged from the accident without injury.
Findings
The source material indicates that the crash occurred specifically during the landing phase under adverse meteorological conditions. The primary contributing factor identified was the presence of windy weather at the time of the approach and touchdown.
Probable cause
Loss of control during landing due to windy weather conditions.
What happened in the 8 Dec 1940 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Squires Gate AFB, United Kingdom?
A solo pilot lost control of an aircraft while attempting to land in windy conditions, resulting in a crash that destroyed the plane but left the occupant unharmed.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Dec 1940 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 8 Dec 1940 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration X5111, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Squires Gate AFB, United Kingdom.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Loss of control during landing due to windy weather conditions.
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