On April 28, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAKF) operated by Border Cities Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Detroit, United States of America 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 single-engine airplane crashed into a field south of Detroit during a local joyride from Walkerville, Ontario, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the aircraft.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine aircraft that had departed from Walkerville, a suburb of Windsor, Ontario. The flight was intended as a local joyride rather than a scheduled commercial service or long-distance transport. During this short-duration operation, the airplane encountered unknown circumstances that led to a crash in a field situated south of Detroit.
Following the impact, both individuals on board sustained injuries. The structural damage to the airframe was severe enough to render it beyond repair, resulting in a total loss of the aircraft. No fatalities were reported in this event.
What happened in the 28 Apr 1932 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Detroit, United States of America?
A single-engine airplane crashed into a field south of Detroit during a local joyride from Walkerville, Ontario, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the aircraft.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Apr 1932 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 28 Apr 1932 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-CAKF, operated by Border Cities Aero Club, at Detroit, United States of America.
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