On January 11, 1930, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAHF) operated by Henry Charles Hiley Bathurst was involved in an aviation accident near Croydon, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane crashed during its final approach to Croydon Airport under unknown circumstances. The sole occupant, the pilot, sustained injuries in the incident.
What happened
A single-engine aircraft encountered a crash while executing its final approach into Croydon Airport. The specific sequence of events leading to the accident remains undocumented in the available records, with the circumstances described as unknown. At the time of the impact, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft. Following the crash, the pilot sustained injuries but survived the incident.
Findings
No specific contributing factors or technical conclusions regarding the cause of the accident are provided in the source material. The investigation status and final determination of the probable cause are not detailed in this summary.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 11 Jan 1930 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Croydon, United Kingdom?
A single-engine airplane crashed during its final approach to Croydon Airport under unknown circumstances. The sole occupant, the pilot, sustained injuries in the incident.
Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jan 1930 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 11 Jan 1930 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-AAHF, operated by Henry Charles Hiley Bathurst, at Croydon, United Kingdom.
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