No fatalities

Solo flight crash near Gosport due to loss of control (G-AAJA)

Gosport, United KingdomFlight

On May 2, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAJA) operated by Portsmouth Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Gosport, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during hazardous maneuvers due to dangerous flying. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A solo pilot lost control while performing hazardous maneuvers, resulting in a crash in a field near Gosport. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

What happened

The incident involved a solo flight that departed from Portsmouth. During the journey, the pilot attempted to perform hazardous maneuvers. While executing these actions, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a field located at Fairfield Nurries on Wych Lane, near Gosport.

Following the impact, the pilot sustained injuries. The airframe sustained severe damage and was declared beyond repair. No other persons were involved in the flight or the accident.

Findings

The official investigation concluded that the accident resulted from dangerous flying practices. As a consequence of these findings, the pilot was fined for the violation.

Probable cause

Loss of control during hazardous maneuvers due to dangerous flying