On August 22, 1928, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBSK) operated by Nottingham Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Hucknall AFB, United Kingdom during takeoff. 2 people were 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.
A private aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from RAF Hucknall while climbing to 400 feet, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.
What happened
The incident occurred immediately following departure from RAF Hucknall. During the initial climb phase, as the aircraft ascended toward an altitude of 400 feet, it entered a stall condition. This loss of aerodynamic lift led to a rapid descent and impact with the ground. The collision resulted in a significant explosion that destroyed the airframe. Both individuals on board were killed in the accident. The victims were members of the Nottingham Aero Club.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical or human factors contributing to the stall.
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