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Solo Training Flight Crash in Trondheim Harbor (123)

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On November 2, 1939, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 123) operated by Royal Norwegian Air Force - Kongelige Norske Luftforsvaret was involved in an aviation accident near Trondheim, Norway in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during a solo training flight. 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 pilot lost control during a solo training flight, resulting in a crash into the Trondheim harbor. The pilot sustained injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.

What happened

During a solo training flight, the pilot encountered a loss of control over the airframe. The incident resulted in the aircraft crashing directly into the waters of the Trondheim harbor. Following the impact, the pilot was rescued but sustained injuries. The aircraft suffered extensive damage and was declared a total loss.

Findings

The source material indicates that the primary event leading to the accident was the loss of control by the pilot while conducting training maneuvers. No further specific contributing factors or mechanical failures are detailed in the available records.

Probable cause

Loss of control during a solo training flight

Related events

Same operator

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