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Single-engine aircraft crash on takeoff at RAF Donibristle (W9368)

Donibristle AFB, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On October 20, 1941, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration W9368) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Donibristle AFB, United Kingdom 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing RAF Donibristle under unknown circumstances, resulting in no injuries to the pilot.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from RAF Donibristle. The single-engine aircraft experienced a failure that resulted in a crash immediately after takeoff. Despite the severity of the accident, the pilot was able to evacuate the wreckage and escaped without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The specific technical or operational factors leading to the loss of control were not determined in the available records. The cause of the crash remains listed as unknown, with no further contributing factors identified in the source material.

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