On November 11, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration D-1628) operated by E. Hirschler was involved in an aviation accident near Chemnitz, Germany during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane crashed immediately after departing from Chemnitz-Jahnsdorf Airfield. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, sustained injuries in the accident.
What happened
The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft initiated its departure sequence from Chemnitz-Jahnsdorf Airfield. During this initial phase of flight, the single-engine airplane lost control and crashed into the ground. The pilot was the only person on board at the time of the accident. Following the impact, the pilot sustained injuries but survived the event.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the technical cause or contributing factors to the crash. It confirms that the event took place during the takeoff phase and resulted in non-fatal injuries to the crew member.
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