No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash-landing at Brooklands Airport (G-ABAF)

Brooklands (Weybridge), United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On February 24, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-ABAF) operated by George Harvey Woodhouse was involved in an aviation accident near Brooklands (Weybridge), United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-pilot aircraft experienced a crash-landing upon arrival at Brooklands Airport for unknown reasons. The pilot successfully evacuated the wreckage without injury.

What happened

An aircraft made an emergency landing at Brooklands Airport after experiencing technical difficulties or mechanical failure during the final approach phase. The specific cause of the incident remains undetermined, as no definitive data was available to pinpoint the exact mechanical or environmental trigger. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, managed to evacuate the aircraft safely following the crash-landing. No injuries were reported, and the individual sustained no harm during the extraction process.

Findings

Investigations into this event have not yielded a conclusive probable cause due to the limited information available regarding the specific mechanical condition or operational context at the time of the accident. The primary focus of the inquiry remains on understanding why the aircraft was unable to maintain normal flight parameters during landing, although no specific contributing factors such as pilot error, weather conditions, or specific component failures have been formally identified in the public record.