No fatalities

Taxiing Accident Involving Collision with Hangar at Venlo Airfield (PA+XD)

Venlo, NetherlandsTaxiing

On April 15, 1942, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration PA+XD) operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe was involved in an aviation accident near Venlo, Netherlands while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft lost control while taxiing at Venlo Airfield and struck a hangar, resulting in minor injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airplane.

What happened

During ground operations at Venlo Airfield, the aircraft experienced a loss of control while taxiing. The out-of-control movement caused the airplane to collide with a nearby hangar structure. Following the impact, both individuals on board were able to evacuate the wreckage safely. They sustained only minor injuries in the incident. The structural damage sustained by the airframe was extensive, leading to a determination that the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical failure or pilot error that initiated the loss of control. It confirms only that the event occurred during the taxi phase and resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe.