On May 2, 1931, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-ABFW) operated by Venetia Montagu was involved in an aviation accident near Sabzevar, Iran in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft en route from Tehran to Moscow crashed near Sabzevar after an emergency landing attempt. Both occupants escaped uninjured, but the airframe was destroyed by post-crash fire.
What happened
While operating a flight from Tehran to Moscow, the crew encountered an unexpected situation that necessitated an immediate response. The pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure as a result of this developing issue. However, the aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Sabzevar. Upon impact, the airframe burst into flames.
Despite the severity of the crash and the subsequent fire, both individuals on board managed to escape without sustaining injuries. The aircraft was ultimately destroyed by the post-crash fire, rendering it a total loss. No specific registration or aircraft model is provided in the available records for this incident.
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