On April 22, 1930, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration ZS-AAX) operated by Bloemfontein Light Plane Club was involved in an aviation accident near Bloemfontein, South Africa during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed while attempting to land for unspecified reasons, resulting in injuries to both crew members and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight. The aircraft impacted the ground unexpectedly, leading to a crash. There were no specific details provided regarding the immediate sequence of events prior to the impact, as the cause remains unknown. Following the collision, both members of the flight crew sustained injuries. The structural integrity of the plane was compromised significantly by the accident, rendering it beyond repair and resulting in a total loss.
Findings
No official investigation findings or specific contributing factors were detailed in the available records. The primary outcome documented is the physical damage to the airframe and the medical status of the personnel on board.
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