1 fatality

Fatal Training Accident at Aden-Khormaksar Airport (K1212)

Aden-Khormaksar, YemenFlight

On July 25, 1933, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration K1212) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Aden-Khormaksar, Yemen in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A local training flight ended in a fatal crash at Aden-Khormaksar Airport, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and the death of the pilot.

What happened

The incident took place while the pilot was conducting a local training flight at Aden-Khormaksar Airport. During this operation, the aircraft suffered a catastrophic failure that led to its total destruction. The sole occupant, the pilot, did not survive the event and was killed in the accident.

Findings

The source material confirms that the aircraft was destroyed and that the pilot lost their life. No specific mechanical failures, weather conditions, or other contributing factors are detailed in the provided text beyond the fact that the crash occurred during a training exercise at the specified airport.