On September 30, 1933, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CH-279) operated by Berner Aero-Club was involved in an aviation accident near Crans-Montana, Switzerland in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed and was destroyed in Crans-Montana under unknown circumstances. Both occupants, who were pilots, sustained injuries during the incident.
What happened
The flight terminated abruptly when the airplane impacted the ground in Crans-Montana. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. At the time of the accident, two individuals were on board, both serving as pilots. Following the crash, both crew members sustained injuries and required medical attention.
Findings
The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains undefined in the available records. The circumstances surrounding the loss of control or the reason for the crash into the terrain near Crans-Montana have not been detailed in the source material provided.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 30 Sept 1933 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Crans-Montana, Switzerland?
An aircraft crashed and was destroyed in Crans-Montana under unknown circumstances. Both occupants, who were pilots, sustained injuries during the incident.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 Sept 1933 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Sept 1933 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration CH-279, operated by Berner Aero-Club, at Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
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