On December 6, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration ZS-AAL) operated by SAAF Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Muldersdrift, South Africa in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed near Muldersdrift during a training exercise from Pretoria, resulting in the destruction of the plane and injuries to both occupants.
What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a training flight originating from Roberts Heights Airport in Pretoria. The single-engine aircraft subsequently crashed in the area of Muldersdrift, located in Gauteng. Following the impact, the airframe was completely destroyed. Both individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
Findings
The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown based on the available information. No further details regarding contributing factors or conclusions have been provided in the source material.
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