On June 24, 1934, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AACO) operated by Scarborough Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Malton, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A solo-piloted aircraft suffered an uncontrolled descent at low altitude and crashed near Malton, resulting in the death of the pilot.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was operating at a low altitude of 800 feet. During this phase of flight, the machine entered an uncontrolled descent. The loss of control resulted in a crash in the area of Malton. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, was killed in the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical condition or environmental factors contributing to the event. It confirms only that the aircraft lost stability at low altitude and impacted the ground, leading to a fatal outcome for the crew member.
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