On October 13, 1928, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBSS) operated by Cinque Ports Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Lympne, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot lost control of an aircraft during a loop at 1,000 feet near Lympne Airport, resulting in a crash into a field. The pilot bailed out and sustained minor injuries.
What happened
The incident occurred while the pilot was conducting a local training exercise at Lympne Airport. During the flight, the aircraft was performing a loop at an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet when the pilot lost control. This loss of control caused the airplane to enter a spin. The pilot managed to eject from the aircraft before impact. Following the bail-out, the plane crashed into a field situated in Selby Farm, which is located near the airport perimeter. The pilot was slightly injured as a result of the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific investigative findings or contributing factors beyond the immediate sequence of events involving the loss of control during the aerobatic maneuver.
What happened in the 13 Oct 1928 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Lympne, United Kingdom?
A pilot lost control of an aircraft during a loop at 1,000 feet near Lympne Airport, resulting in a crash into a field. The pilot bailed out and sustained minor injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Oct 1928 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 13 Oct 1928 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-EBSS, operated by Cinque Ports Flying Club, at Lympne, United Kingdom.
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