On October 1, 1933, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAHR) operated by George Edward Archdale was involved in an aviation accident near Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A pilot lost control during a local solo flight departing Hanworth Airfield, resulting in a crash and injuries to the sole occupant.
What happened
The incident involved a private solo flight that originated from Hanworth Airfield. The pilot was conducting local maneuvers, specifically performing loops, when the aircraft lost control. Following the loss of control, the airplane entered an uncontrolled dive and impacted the ground. The pilot sustained injuries as a result of the crash.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding mechanical failures or environmental factors. The event is described solely as a loss of control during aerobatic maneuvers leading to a fatal or non-fatal impact (in this case, injury).
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