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Training aircraft crash on landing at RAF South Cerney (DG587)

South Cerney AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On August 13, 1942, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration DG587) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near South Cerney AFB, United Kingdom 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A light aircraft crashed during a local training flight at RAF South Cerney, sustaining heavy damage while both crew members survived the incident.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft conducting a local training flight in the vicinity of RAF South Cerney. During the final approach and landing phase, the airplane crashed for reasons that have not been determined. The impact resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, both members of the crew survived the event.

Findings

The specific technical or human factors contributing to the accident were not identified in the available records. The investigation noted that the cause of the crash remained unknown at the time of reporting.

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