On March 20, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-ABAS) operated by British Air Transport - BAT was involved in an aviation accident near Redhill, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An unexpected situation encountered shortly after takeoff forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A solo training flight departed Redhill Aerodrome but encountered an unexpected situation shortly after takeoff, forcing the pilot to execute an emergency landing in a nearby field where the aircraft came to rest.
What happened
The incident involved a solo training flight that originated from Redhill Aerodrome. Shortly after the initial climb-out phase, the pilot encountered an unforeseen operational situation. Due to this unexpected development, the crew was compelled to initiate an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in an adjacent field and came to a complete stop. Following the impact, the pilot sustained minor injuries.
Findings
The source material indicates that the event was triggered by an "unexpected situation" encountered shortly after takeoff, which necessitated the emergency landing. No further specific technical failures or external factors are detailed in the provided text.
Probable cause
An unexpected situation encountered shortly after takeoff forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing.
What happened in the 20 Mar 1935 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Redhill, United Kingdom?
A solo training flight departed Redhill Aerodrome but encountered an unexpected situation shortly after takeoff, forcing the pilot to execute an emergency landing in a nearby field where the aircraft came to rest.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Mar 1935 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 Mar 1935 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-ABAS, operated by British Air Transport - BAT, at Redhill, United Kingdom.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
An unexpected situation encountered shortly after takeoff forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…