On July 26, 1930, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration NC926M) operated by Plymouth Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Springfield-Hartness State, United States of America during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft entered an uncontrolled dive during final approach to Springfield-Hartness State Airport, resulting in the deaths of both occupants who were traveling from Athol, Massachusetts.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was on final approach to Springfield-Hartness State Airport. At a low altitude of approximately 200 feet above the ground, the plane entered an uncontrolled dive and subsequently impacted the terrain. The crash resulted in the deaths of both occupants. The flight had originated from Athol, Massachusetts, indicating that the accident happened during the final segment of a local journey.
Findings
The available records indicate that the critical failure occurred at a low altitude during the landing phase. The specific mechanical or operational factors leading to the dive are not detailed in the provided source material, but the sequence confirms the loss of control shortly before touchdown.
An X-AIR HAWK ultralight crashed in Chonburi, Thailand, killing the pilot and injuring a passenger. The accident was caused by deteriorated wing fabric and…
A Challenger II Special ultralight aircraft (U-B23) landed off-runway at Pai Airport, Mae Hong Son, on September 17, 2024, due to a gust of wind. No injuries…
The Polish aviation safety authority is investigating a serious incident involving an AT-3R100 aircraft that occurred on September 2, 2024. The investigation…
A SZD-48-3 glider suffered damage when its left wing struck a ground obstacle during a low final approach at EPWK on June 20, 2025. The pilot was uninjured.
A 39-year-old skydiver died after a hard landing near Leszno on May 1, 2026. The PKBWL preliminary report indicates the fatal impact resulted from a late,…
A student pilot crashed an SZD-50-3 Puchacz glider into the airfield fence during a solo training flight on June 6, 2026. The pilot was uninjured, but the…