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Training aircraft crash near Aden-Khormaksar Airport (K1895)

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On June 23, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration K1895) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Aden-Khormaksar, Yemen in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash occurred due to the loss of control following an in-flight disconnection of the rudder bar. 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 from Aden-Khormaksar Airport ended in a crash after the aircraft lost control, resulting in one fatality and one injury among the crew.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft conducting a local training sortie departing from Aden-Khormaksar Airport. While operating in the immediate vicinity of the airfield, the airplane experienced a loss of control. The resulting crash led to significant casualties, with one crew member killed and a second individual sustaining injuries.

Findings

Official investigations determined that the accident was caused by an in-flight disconnection of the rudder bar. This mechanical failure directly resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft during the training exercise.

Probable cause

The crash occurred due to the loss of control following an in-flight disconnection of the rudder bar.

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