On December 4, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAYS) operated by Hampshire Aeroplane Club was involved in an aviation accident near Netley, United Kingdom in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A local training flight departed Hamble but entered an uncontrolled descent, crashing into Southampton Water off Netley. Both occupants were injured; one died the next day.
What happened
The aircraft was conducting a local training flight when it departed from Hamble. During the en-route phase, the airplane lost control and entered an uncontrolled descent. The craft subsequently impacted the surface of Southampton Water in the vicinity of Netley.
Both individuals aboard the aircraft sustained injuries during the crash. One crew member suffered serious harm, while the second occupant was killed immediately or shortly after the impact. Despite initial survival, the injured individual succumbed to their wounds the following day, resulting in a total of two fatalities.
What happened in the 4 Dec 1932 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Netley, United Kingdom?
A local training flight departed Hamble but entered an uncontrolled descent, crashing into Southampton Water off Netley. Both occupants were injured; one died the next day.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Dec 1932 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Dec 1932 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-AAYS, operated by Hampshire Aeroplane Club, at Netley, United Kingdom.
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