On September 26, 1942, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration MA919) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Jalandhar, India during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.
A single-engine plane crashed into a boundary pylon while arriving in Jalandhar, Punjab. Both occupants were rescued from the wreckage, which was damaged beyond repair.
What happened
The single-engine aircraft departed New Delhi-Willingdon Airfield with a destination of Jalandhar, Punjab. During the arrival phase at the destination airport, the airplane struck a pylon located at the boundary of the airfield. The impact resulted in a crash that left the airframe damaged beyond repair. Emergency services responded to the scene, and both occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
The specific technical or human factors contributing to the collision with the boundary structure are not detailed in the available source material. The primary outcome was the total loss of the aircraft due to the impact with the pylon.
What happened in the 26 Sept 1942 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Jalandhar, India?
A single-engine plane crashed into a boundary pylon while arriving in Jalandhar, Punjab. Both occupants were rescued from the wreckage, which was damaged beyond repair.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Sept 1942 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Sept 1942 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration MA919, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Jalandhar, India.
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