On July 10, 1930, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CV-TUR) operated by Prince Jean Ghica was involved in an aviation accident near Teteven, Bulgaria 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 private aircraft made an emergency landing near Teteven, Bulgaria, during a flight from Bicester to Istanbul. The pilot sustained minor injuries while the airframe was destroyed.
What happened
The incident occurred during a non-stop journey initiated at Bicester, Oxfordshire, with a destination of Istanbul. While traversing the airspace above the Region of Teteven in Bulgaria, the pilot encountered an issue that necessitated an immediate emergency landing. The specific cause for this forced descent was not identified in the available records. Upon impact, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The pilot survived the event with slight injuries.
Findings
The investigation did not specify a definitive mechanical or environmental factor leading to the emergency. The primary outcome was the total loss of the airframe and minor trauma to the operator.
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