On August 30, 1933, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAGS) operated by Samuel Perry Tyzack was involved in an aviation accident near Barmouth, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft struck two individuals on a beach in Barmouth during a low-level flight, resulting in one fatality and serious injuries to the second person and the pilot.
What happened
The incident involved a solo pilot conducting a recreational flight departing from Sywell. While traversing the area above the Barmouth beach at an extremely low altitude, the aircraft made contact with two members of the public who were observing a regatta event. The impact resulted in the death of one individual and left the other with serious injuries. Following the collision, the airplane lost significant altitude and subsequently impacted the water within the Mawddach estuary. The pilot sustained injuries during the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding mechanical failures or weather conditions at the time of the event.
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