On January 14, 1933, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAYJ) operated by Audrey Florence Durrell-Drummond Sale-Barker was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Magadi, Kenya in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed into hilly terrain near Lake Magadi, Kenya, while en route from Moshi to Nairobi due to marginal weather conditions. Both occupants were rescued, and the airframe was destroyed.
What happened
While operating an en route flight from Moshi to Nairobi, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions. During this phase of the flight, the aircraft impacted the slope of hilly terrain located approximately 24 kilometers north of Lake Magadi. Following the impact, both individuals on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage. The airframe sustained extensive damage and was declared beyond repair.
Findings
The accident occurred under suboptimal meteorological circumstances that affected the flight path near the crash site. No specific mechanical failures or human error factors are detailed in the available records, but the environmental conditions at the time of impact are noted as a key contextual element.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 14 Jan 1933 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Lake Magadi, Kenya?
An aircraft crashed into hilly terrain near Lake Magadi, Kenya, while en route from Moshi to Nairobi due to marginal weather conditions. Both occupants were rescued, and the airframe was destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jan 1933 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Jan 1933 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-AAYJ, operated by Audrey Florence Durrell-Drummond Sale-Barker, at Lake Magadi, Kenya.
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