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.
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.
What happened in the 20 Oct 1941 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Donibristle AFB, United Kingdom?
A single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing RAF Donibristle under unknown circumstances, resulting in no injuries to the pilot.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Oct 1941 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 20 Oct 1941 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration W9368, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Donibristle AFB, United Kingdom.
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