1 fatality

Aircraft crash shortly after takeoff kills pilot (26)

Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), IrelandTakeoff (climb)

On June 29, 1927, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 26) operated by Irish Air Corps - Aer Chór na hÉireann was involved in an aviation accident near Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), Ireland during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during the climb phase shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 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

An aircraft lost control during the initial climb phase following departure, resulting in a fatal accident for the sole occupant.

What happened

The incident occurred immediately after the aircraft departed the ground. While in the climb phase of flight, the machine suddenly went out of control. The loss of stability was rapid and unrecoverable, leading to an immediate impact with the terrain. As a result of the crash, the pilot, who was the only person on board, was killed.

Findings

The available information indicates that the primary event was a sudden loss of control during the critical climb-out period. No specific mechanical failure or external factor is detailed in the source material beyond the immediate loss of controllability.

Probable cause

Loss of control during the climb phase shortly after takeoff.