On August 1, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration PK-SAP) operated by Nederlands-Indische Vliegclub (NIVC) was involved in an aviation accident near Bandung, Indonesia during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A local training aircraft crashed near Bandung Airport during an emergency landing attempt, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.
What happened
The crew was conducting a local training flight departing from Bandung Airport. While on final approach, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation that necessitated an immediate response. The pilot attempted to execute an emergency landing under these adverse conditions. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest in a position where it subsequently burst into flames. The post-crash fire destroyed the airplane completely.
Findings
The incident resulted in significant casualties. One pilot was killed during the event, while the second occupant sustained serious injuries. The specific technical or environmental factors that led to the unexpected situation on final approach are not detailed in the available source material.
What happened in the 1 Aug 1937 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Bandung, Indonesia?
A local training aircraft crashed near Bandung Airport during an emergency landing attempt, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Aug 1937 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 Aug 1937 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration PK-SAP, operated by Nederlands-Indische Vliegclub (NIVC), at Bandung, Indonesia.
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