On August 20, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-ACOA) operated by London Air Park Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Hanworth, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with a pylon by the undercarriage shortly after takeoff caused loss of height and crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine airplane struck a pylon shortly after takeoff from Hanworth Airport, resulting in a crash on Elmgate Avenue where both occupants were injured.
What happened
Following departure from Hanworth Airport, the single engine aircraft encountered an obstacle during its initial climb. The undercarriage of the plane made contact with a pylon structure. This impact caused the aircraft to lose altitude rapidly, leading to a crash on Elmgate Avenue. The collision resulted in significant damage, and the airframe was destroyed. Both individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
Findings
The immediate cause of the incident was the physical contact between the aircraft's landing gear and a fixed infrastructure element (the pylon) shortly after liftoff. This interaction compromised the aircraft's ability to maintain altitude, precipitating the subsequent ground impact.
Probable cause
Collision with a pylon by the undercarriage shortly after takeoff caused loss of height and crash.
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