No fatalities

1935 Float Plane Collision with Ship Mast Off Tivat (75)

Tivat, MontenegroTakeoff (climb)

On December 31, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 75) operated by Yugoslav Navy - Jugoslavenska Ratna Mornarica was involved in an aviation accident near Tivat, Montenegro during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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During a local training flight in 1935, a float plane struck a ship's mast shortly after takeoff and crashed into the Boka Kotorska bay. Both pilots were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

What happened

In 1935, the crew of a float plane departed from Tivat for a local training exercise. The incident occurred during the initial climb phase, shortly after the aircraft had left the ground. While ascending, the plane collided with the mast of a nearby vessel. Following the impact, the aircraft lost control and crashed into the waters of the Boka Kotorska bay, located off the coast of Tivat.

The crash resulted in injuries to both members of the flight crew. The float plane was declared lost following the accident. Historical records do not specify the exact day or month of the event, only confirming that it took place at some point during that year.