No fatalities

Emergency Landing at Bramham Following En Route Incident (G-EBXS)

Bramham, United KingdomFlight

On June 7, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBXS) operated by York County Aviation Club was involved in an aviation accident near Bramham, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A pilot executed an emergency landing near Leeds after encountering issues en route. Both occupants survived without injury, but the airframe sustained irreparable damage.

What happened

During a flight in progress, the pilot encountered a situation requiring immediate action. This necessitated an attempt to land the aircraft at an unscheduled location. The emergency landing took place in Bramham, situated to the northeast of Leeds.

Upon impact and subsequent stoppage, both individuals on board were assessed. Fortunately, neither occupant sustained any injuries during the incident. However, the structural integrity of the airframe was compromised significantly. An evaluation of the wreckage determined that the damage was extensive enough to render the aircraft damaged beyond repair.