On May 19, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBZW) operated by Norfolk & Norwich Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Norwich, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A private solo flight operated by a single pilot lost control and crashed into Mousehold Heath near Norwich, resulting in the death of the occupant.
What happened
The incident involved a private solo flight conducted in the vicinity of Norwich. During the operation, the aircraft experienced a loss of control under circumstances that have not been fully detailed. The airframe subsequently impacted the ground within Mousehold Heath, a location situated in a suburb of Norwich. This crash resulted in the fatality of the pilot.
Findings
The specific contributing factors leading to the loss of control remain unknown based on the available information. No further technical or operational conclusions have been established regarding the sequence of events prior to the impact.
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