On September 24, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AALX) operated by Brooklands Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot lost control of an aircraft at 1,000 feet while approaching Shoreham, resulting in a crash into the sea. The pilot was injured and the airframe was destroyed.
What happened
During the final approach to Shoreham, the aircraft was descending at an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet. At this stage, the pilot experienced a loss of control over the airplane. Following this loss of control, the aircraft entered a steep dive and subsequently impacted the sea surface. The impact resulted in the destruction of the airframe. The sole occupant, the pilot, sustained injuries during the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors beyond the immediate sequence of events where control was lost at low altitude.
What happened in the 24 Sept 1937 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom?
A pilot lost control of an aircraft at 1,000 feet while approaching Shoreham, resulting in a crash into the sea. The pilot was injured and the airframe was destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Sept 1937 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 24 Sept 1937 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-AALX, operated by Brooklands Flying Club, at Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom.
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