On November 9, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration A7-21) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Laverton AFB (Melbourne), Australia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A military trainer crashed during the landing phase of a local training flight near RAAF Laverton, resulting in injuries to both crew members and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident involved a military trainer aircraft operating out of RAAF Laverton. The crew had departed for a routine local training mission. During the approach and landing phase, the airplane crashed under circumstances that have not been fully detailed in available records. The impact resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it beyond repair. Both individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
Findings
Specific contributing factors or technical conclusions regarding the cause of the crash are not provided in the source material. The event is recorded primarily as an accident during landing with resulting injuries and total loss of the aircraft.
What happened in the 9 Nov 1929 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Laverton AFB (Melbourne), Australia?
A military trainer crashed during the landing phase of a local training flight near RAAF Laverton, resulting in injuries to both crew members and total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Nov 1929 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 9 Nov 1929 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration A7-21, operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF, at Laverton AFB (Melbourne), Australia.
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