On March 4, 1934, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration D-2298) operated by Deutsche Luftsport-Verband was involved in an aviation accident near Berlin-Johannisthal, Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A local training flight ended in a crash upon landing at Berlin-Johannisthal Airport, resulting in injuries to the pilot and total loss of the aircraft.
What happened
The incident occurred during a local training flight operated out of Berlin-Johannisthal Airport. The pilot was conducting a solo session, which marked their fiftieth such flight. During the landing phase, the airplane lost control and subsequently crashed into the ground. As a result of the impact, the pilot sustained injuries, and the airframe suffered damage that rendered it beyond repair.
Findings
The source material indicates that the loss of control occurred specifically upon landing. No further technical details or contributing factors are provided in the available records.
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