On August 31, 1928, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBUV) operated by Frederick Edward Guest was involved in an aviation accident near Freeport, Bahamas during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled shortly after takeoff from the harbor. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A seaplane stalled shortly after departing the Freeport harbor and impacted the water, resulting in injuries to both occupants on board.
What happened
The incident occurred immediately following departure from the Freeport harbor. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft experienced a stall. This loss of aerodynamic lift caused the plane to descend rapidly into the sea. Upon impact with the water, the accident resulted in injuries for both individuals on board. There were no fatalities reported in this event.
Findings
The immediate cause of the crash was identified as an aircraft stall during the takeoff phase. The specific contributing factors leading to the loss of lift are not detailed in the available records, but the sequence confirms that the stall occurred shortly after leaving the water surface.
Probable cause
The aircraft stalled shortly after takeoff from the harbor.
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