No fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Landing at RAF Squires Gate (X5111)

Squires Gate AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

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.