On October 25, 1933, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration D-1869) operated by Dr. R. Schien was involved in an aviation accident near Dübendorf, Switzerland in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A light aircraft lost control while flying low near Dübendorf Airport, crashing into the ground and killing the pilot and one person on the surface.
What happened
The incident occurred in the immediate vicinity of Dübendorf Airport. The aircraft was operating at a low altitude, specifically between 80 and 100 metres above the ground. During this phase of flight, the pilot experienced a loss of control over the airplane. Following the loss of control, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled dive toward the terrain. The plane subsequently impacted the ground, resulting in a crash.
Findings
The accident resulted in fatal consequences for both those on board and on the surface. The pilot was killed in the impact. Additionally, one person on the ground also lost their life as a result of the crash. No other specific contributing factors or detailed investigation conclusions are provided in the available source material.
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