On June 18, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration VT-ADH) operated by Delhi & United Provinces Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Cawnpore, India during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances while attempting to depart from Cawnpore, resulting in injuries to both individuals on board.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial phase of flight as the aircraft departed from Cawnpore. The specific registration of the machine is not recorded in the available data. During the takeoff maneuver, the aircraft crashed into the ground. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains undocumented, with no further details provided regarding the immediate cause of the crash.
Findings
Both occupants sustained injuries as a result of the accident. There are no reported fatalities associated with this event. Due to the lack of detailed investigative reports or technical data in the source material, specific contributing factors such as mechanical failure, pilot error, or environmental conditions cannot be identified. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain classified as unknown.
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