On June 21, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration LN-BAU) operated by Wideroe - Wideroe's Flyveselskap was involved in an aviation accident near Nærsnes, Norway during takeoff. 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.
Aircraft crashed shortly after departing Nærsnes for unknown reasons, resulting in total destruction of the airframe and injuries to both persons on board.
What happened
The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from Nærsnes. The flight terminated abruptly when the airplane crashed into the ground. The specific cause of the accident remains undetermined based on available records. Upon impact, the airframe was completely destroyed. Both individuals aboard the aircraft sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
No definitive conclusions regarding mechanical failure or pilot error have been established in the source material. The investigation into the sequence of events leading to the crash has not yielded a confirmed explanation for why the accident occurred.
What happened in the 21 Jun 1936 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Nærsnes, Norway?
Aircraft crashed shortly after departing Nærsnes for unknown reasons, resulting in total destruction of the airframe and injuries to both persons on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jun 1936 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 21 Jun 1936 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration LN-BAU, operated by Wideroe - Wideroe's Flyveselskap, at Nærsnes, Norway.
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