On January 5, 1934, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-ABDV) operated by Evelyn Frost was involved in an aviation accident near Nevers, France in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with an electric pylon during an emergency landing attempt necessitated by marginal weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft struck an electric pylon while attempting an emergency landing due to marginal weather, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
What happened
The flight originated at Woodley with a destination of Cairo-Almaza. The onboard complement consisted of one pilot and one passenger. During the en-route phase, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions. In response to these circumstances, the pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure. While executing this maneuver, the airplane collided with an electric pylon, leading to a crash. The impact resulted in serious consequences for the occupants; the pilot sustained injuries, while the passenger was killed.
Findings
The source material indicates that the collision occurred specifically during an attempted emergency landing. This action was taken as a direct response to adverse weather conditions encountered en route. No further investigative conclusions or specific mechanical failures are detailed in the provided text.
Probable cause
Collision with an electric pylon during an emergency landing attempt necessitated by marginal weather conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 5 Jan 1934 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Nevers, France?
An aircraft struck an electric pylon while attempting an emergency landing due to marginal weather, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jan 1934 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Jan 1934 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-ABDV, operated by Evelyn Frost, at Nevers, France.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Collision with an electric pylon during an emergency landing attempt necessitated by marginal weather conditions.
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