On November 26, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration VH-ULL) operated by Australian Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Adelaide, Australia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the failure of an aircraft wing during an aerobatic maneuver. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft suffered a wing failure during an aerobatic maneuver on a local training flight from Adelaide-Parafield Airport, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and injuries to both occupants.
What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a local training flight departing from Adelaide-Parafield Airport. During the session, the aircraft was executing an aerobatic maneuver when a structural failure occurred. Specifically, one of the wings detached or failed under load. This sudden loss of lift and control caused the aircraft to enter an uncontrolled descent. The plane subsequently impacted the ground, resulting in injuries to both individuals on board.
Findings
The official investigation identified the primary cause of the accident as a wing failure. No other contributing factors were specified in the available source material.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by the failure of an aircraft wing during an aerobatic maneuver.
What happened in the 26 Nov 1929 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Adelaide, Australia?
An aircraft suffered a wing failure during an aerobatic maneuver on a local training flight from Adelaide-Parafield Airport, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and injuries to both occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Nov 1929 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 Nov 1929 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration VH-ULL, operated by Australian Aero Club, at Adelaide, Australia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was caused by the failure of an aircraft wing during an aerobatic maneuver.
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