On August 21, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-ACZX) operated by Tollerton Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Huthwaite, United Kingdom in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot performed hazardous maneuvers in limited visibility, leading to an aerodynamic stall and crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane crashed into a field after stalling during hazardous maneuvers in limited visibility near Nottingham Airport, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.
What happened
The single-engine aircraft departed from Nottingham Airport. The pilot intended to fly over a local hospital carnival event. Due to limited visibility, the pilot performed hazardous maneuvers which led to an aerodynamic stall. The airplane subsequently crashed into a nearby field, resulting in the fatalities of both occupants.
Findings
The accident occurred while the aircraft was operating in conditions of reduced visual clarity. The sequence of events indicates that the pilot engaged in risky flight maneuvers under these constraints, which directly caused the loss of airspeed and subsequent stall.
Probable cause
The pilot performed hazardous maneuvers in limited visibility, leading to an aerodynamic stall and crash.
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