On October 24, 1930, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration SE-ABR) operated by Flygindustri was involved in an aviation accident near Malmö, Sweden in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A solo-piloted aircraft crashed into the waters of the Öresund near Limhamn, Malmö, resulting in injuries to the pilot and the subsequent sinking of the airframe.
What happened
An aviation incident occurred in the Öresund strait, specifically off the coast of Limhamn, a southern suburb of Malmö. The aircraft involved was operating with a single occupant on board. During the event, the plane struck the water surface and subsequently sank beneath the waves. The pilot sustained injuries as a result of the accident but survived the impact.
Findings
The specific technical or operational factors leading to the crash have not been detailed in the available records. The circumstances surrounding the initial loss of control or the reason for the descent into the water remain unspecified in this account.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 Oct 1930 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Malmö, Sweden?
A solo-piloted aircraft crashed into the waters of the Öresund near Limhamn, Malmö, resulting in injuries to the pilot and the subsequent sinking of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Oct 1930 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Oct 1930 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration SE-ABR, operated by Flygindustri, at Malmö, Sweden.
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