1 fatality

Solo Training Flight Crash in Cotgrave (G-AAMT)

Cotgrave, United KingdomFlight

On November 9, 1930, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAMT) operated by Nottingham Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Cotgrave, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 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

A pilot died after losing control of a solo training aircraft en route from Nottingham City Airport, resulting in a crash near Cotgrave.

What happened

The incident involved a solo training flight that originated at Nottingham City Airport. During the en-route phase, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The airplane subsequently crashed in the area of Cotgrave. This event resulted in the death of the sole occupant, who was the pilot.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or environmental factors at the time of the accident. It confirms only that a loss of control occurred while the aircraft was en route and that the crash site was located in Cotgrave.