On June 18, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth operated by Portuguese Navy - Aviação Naval Portuguesa was involved in an aviation accident near São Jacinto AFB, Portugal during takeoff. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine trainer crashed during takeoff from São Jacinto AFB, resulting in the pilot's death three days after sustaining serious injuries.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine aircraft operating on a local training mission. The accident occurred during the initial climb phase as the airplane departed from São Jacinto Air Force Base. Following the crash, the pilot sustained severe injuries. Although initially treated, the individual succumbed to their wounds three days later on June 21.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding mechanical failure or environmental conditions that contributed to the event. The record confirms the fatal outcome for the crew member and identifies the location as a military air base used for training purposes.
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