On July 17, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAPA) operated by Hull Aero Club (1934) was involved in an aviation accident near Hull, United Kingdom during takeoff. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed shortly after departing from Hull into Westlands, killing the passenger and seriously injuring the pilot.
What happened
The incident occurred immediately following departure from Hull. The aircraft encountered difficulties during the initial climb phase and subsequently impacted the ground in the area of Westlands.
As a result of the crash, the passenger sustained fatal injuries, while the pilot survived with serious injuries. The accident resulted in one confirmed fatality.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition or environmental factors contributing to the event. It confirms that the crash happened shortly after takeoff and lists the personnel involved as a pilot and a single passenger.
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