On September 29, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 5-5) operated by Swedish Air Force - Flygvapnet was involved in an aviation accident near Ljungbyhed, Sweden in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident resulted from a pilot error that led to a loss of control during low-level 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.
A pilot lost control of an aircraft during a low-level training sortie east of Helsingborg, resulting in a crash into an open field that destroyed the plane and injured the occupant.
What happened
The incident occurred while the pilot was conducting a local training mission departing from Ljungbyhed Airport, situated east of Helsingborg. During the flight, the aircraft was cruising at a low altitude when the pilot made an operational error that led to a loss of control. The plane subsequently crashed into an open field. As a result of the impact, the aircraft was destroyed and the pilot sustained injuries.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the accident was caused by pilot error. No other contributing factors or mechanical failures were cited in the available records.
Probable cause
The accident resulted from a pilot error that led to a loss of control during low-level flight.
What happened in the 29 Sept 1936 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Ljungbyhed, Sweden?
A pilot lost control of an aircraft during a low-level training sortie east of Helsingborg, resulting in a crash into an open field that destroyed the plane and injured the occupant.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Sept 1936 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 29 Sept 1936 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration 5-5, operated by Swedish Air Force - Flygvapnet, at Ljungbyhed, Sweden.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident resulted from a pilot error that led to a loss of control during low-level flight.
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