On November 1, 1930, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAEI) operated by Douglas Henry Corsellis was involved in an aviation accident near Stag Lane (Edgware), United Kingdom during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft struck a perimeter fence during approach in poor visibility, resulting in the death of the pilot.
What happened
During an approach to Stag Lane Airport, the pilot faced significantly reduced visibility caused by foggy weather conditions. As the aircraft reached the short final stage of the landing sequence, it collided with the airport's perimeter fence. The impact caused the airplane to crash and immediately burst into flames. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, was killed in the accident.
Findings
The primary contributing factor identified in the circumstances was the poor visibility resulting from fog, which likely prevented the pilot from maintaining adequate spatial awareness or avoiding the obstacle during the critical final approach phase.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 Nov 1930 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Stag Lane (Edgware), United Kingdom?
A single-engine aircraft struck a perimeter fence during approach in poor visibility, resulting in the death of the pilot.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Nov 1930 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 1 Nov 1930 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-AAEI, operated by Douglas Henry Corsellis, at Stag Lane (Edgware), United Kingdom.
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