On November 8, 1931, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAVU) operated by Brooklands School of Flying was involved in an aviation accident near Hendon, United Kingdom during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with a windsock during final approach. 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 training aircraft crashed during final approach to Hendon after colliding with a windsock, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
What happened
The crew departed Brooklands on a scheduled training flight destined for Hendon. During the final approach phase, the aircraft apparently struck a windsock before impacting the ground. The accident resulted in the death of the pilot, who was serving as the Chief Flying Instructor for the Brooklands School of Flying. The passenger, identified as a Flight Lieutenant, sustained injuries in the crash.
Findings
The source material indicates that the collision with the windsock occurred during final approach and was the apparent cause of the crash. No further technical details or formal investigation conclusions are provided in the available records.
What happened in the 8 Nov 1931 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Hendon, United Kingdom?
A training aircraft crashed during final approach to Hendon after colliding with a windsock, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Nov 1931 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Nov 1931 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-AAVU, operated by Brooklands School of Flying, at Hendon, United Kingdom.
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