On February 17, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AADA) operated by South Coast Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Walberton, United Kingdom in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft crashed near Walberton during a joyride from Shoreham, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and the passenger.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine airplane that departed from Shoreham for a recreational flight. The aircraft was carrying two occupants: the pilot and one passenger. While en route to its destination, the plane crashed in the area of Walberton. The specific circumstances leading to the impact are not detailed in the available records.
Following the crash, the female passenger succumbed to her injuries a few minutes after the accident. The pilot survived the initial impact but passed away the following day. Both individuals were confirmed as fatalities associated with this event.
What happened in the 17 Feb 1936 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Walberton, United Kingdom?
A single-engine aircraft crashed near Walberton during a joyride from Shoreham, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and the passenger.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Feb 1936 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Feb 1936 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-AADA, operated by South Coast Flying Club, at Walberton, United Kingdom.
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