On August 1, 1933, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration UN-PAH) operated by Zagreb Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Velika Gorica, Croatia during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control by the pilot during final approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A small aircraft crashed into a fireball during final approach to Zagreb Airport, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was executing its final approach to land at Zagreb Airport. During this critical phase of flight, the pilot lost control of the machine. The loss of control led directly to a crash where the airframe impacted the ground and immediately erupted in a large fireball. There were no survivors; both individuals on board perished in the accident.
Findings
The available information confirms that the immediate cause of the disaster was the pilot's inability to maintain control during the approach. The severity of the impact resulted in a total loss of the aircraft and fatal injuries for all persons aboard.
Probable cause
Loss of control by the pilot during final approach.
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