On February 26, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AEDZ) operated by Edward Frederick Bowring Walsh was involved in an aviation accident near Saint-Inglevert, France during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A general aviation aircraft crashed during landing, resulting in injuries to the passenger while the pilot remained unharmed. The airframe sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.
What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight. The aircraft impacted the ground and came to rest in a damaged condition. Following the crash, the passenger was injured, while the pilot emerged from the accident without sustaining any injuries. The structural integrity of the airframe was compromised to such an extent that it was declared damaged beyond repair. No specific registration or aircraft model is identified in the available records.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the crash occurred for unknown reasons. No definitive contributing factors or mechanical failures were cited in the summary provided. The primary outcome of the event was the total loss of the aircraft and the injury to one occupant.
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