On August 1, 1938, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration HB-AFU) operated by Genossenschaft Fliegerlager Grenchen was involved in an aviation accident near Biel, Switzerland in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane crashed into an open field near Biel-Bözingen Airfield during a local pleasure flight, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine aircraft operating out of Biel-Bözingen Airfield. The flight was a local pleasure trip intended to celebrate Swiss National Day. While maneuvering in the immediate vicinity of the airfield, the airplane lost control and descended into an open field. The impact resulted in fatal injuries for both individuals on board.
Findings
The source material confirms that both occupants were killed in the accident. No specific technical failures or pilot error details are provided in the available records beyond the loss of control near the departure point.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 Aug 1938 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Biel, Switzerland?
A single-engine airplane crashed into an open field near Biel-Bözingen Airfield during a local pleasure flight, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Aug 1938 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Aug 1938 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration HB-AFU, operated by Genossenschaft Fliegerlager Grenchen, at Biel, Switzerland.
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