On August 24, 1938, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBTG) operated by Romford Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Mayland, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed while attempting to land for reasons that remain undetermined. The pilot escaped without injury, but the airframe sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.
What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight. The aircraft impacted the ground and came to rest in a condition described as damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the structural damage to the airframe, the pilot was reported to be uninjured following the event.
Findings
Investigations into this specific occurrence have not identified a definitive cause for the crash. The official record notes that the reason for the impact upon landing remains unknown. No further technical or human factors have been established in the available documentation regarding why the aircraft failed to maintain a safe approach and touchdown.
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