On June 1, 1933, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAKX) operated by Gravesend School of Flying was involved in an aviation accident near Isle of Grain, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft departed Gravesend for a solo flight but crashed into the Thames Estuary off Grain Island, resulting in the loss of the pilot and the airframe.
What happened
The incident involved a solo flight that originated at Gravesend. During the journey, the aircraft encountered unknown difficulties leading to a crash in the water. The impact occurred within the Thames Estuary, specifically off the coast near Grain Island. Following the accident, search efforts failed to locate any debris or human remains. Consequently, the wreckage and the pilot were declared lost without trace.
Findings
The specific circumstances leading to the loss of the aircraft remain unknown. No definitive cause was established in the available records, as the physical evidence required for a detailed investigation was not recovered from the site.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 Jun 1933 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Isle of Grain, United Kingdom?
A single-engine aircraft departed Gravesend for a solo flight but crashed into the Thames Estuary off Grain Island, resulting in the loss of the pilot and the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jun 1933 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Jun 1933 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-AAKX, operated by Gravesend School of Flying, at Isle of Grain, United Kingdom.
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