On September 2, 1934, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAEU) operated by Robert Christian Ramsey was involved in an aviation accident near Adisham, United Kingdom in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of aircraft control during low-altitude flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A light aircraft carrying two participants in an aerial treasure hunt crashed into a pasture while flying at low altitude, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.
What happened
The incident involved a light aircraft that departed from Bekesbourne with two individuals on board. The passengers were participating in an organized aerial treasure hunt at the time of the flight. During the operation, the aircraft was operating at a low altitude when the pilot lost control of the machine. This loss of control resulted in the airplane crashing into a nearby pasture. Both occupants were killed in the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors beyond the immediate sequence of events. It notes that the pilot lost control while flying at low height, leading to the fatal impact with the ground.
Probable cause
Loss of aircraft control during low-altitude flight
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