On July 12, 1931, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-ABDR) operated by Charles Edward Ansell Flewitt was involved in an aviation accident near Castle Bromwich, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control caused by poor weather conditions involving heavy rain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft lost control while flying near Castle Bromwich Airport in heavy rain, crashing in Erdington. One person died and another sustained serious injuries.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was operating in the airspace surrounding Castle Bromwich Airport. During this phase of flight, the crew faced deteriorating meteorological conditions characterized by intense rainfall. As a result of these adverse weather elements, the pilots were unable to maintain command over the machine. The airplane subsequently descended and impacted the ground in the Erdington district, located to the northwest of the airfield.
The collision resulted in significant casualties among those on board. One occupant lost their life in the accident, while the second individual sustained severe injuries requiring medical attention.
Probable cause
Loss of control caused by poor weather conditions involving heavy rain.
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