On June 5, 1928, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-UAAQ) operated by Johannesburg Light Plane Club was involved in an aviation accident near Roodepoort, South Africa in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 departing Baragwanath Airport entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed near Roodepoort, resulting in injuries to both crew members.
What happened
The aircraft was conducting a local training flight when it departed from Baragwanath Airport. During the en-route phase of the operation, the machine experienced a loss of control and entered an uncontrolled descent. The craft ultimately impacted terrain in Roodepoort, located approximately 17 kilometers northwest of Johannesburg. Both individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the technical investigation findings or the precise mechanical or human factors that contributed to the uncontrolled descent.
What happened in the 5 Jun 1928 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Roodepoort, South Africa?
A local training flight departing Baragwanath Airport entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed near Roodepoort, resulting in injuries to both crew members.
Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jun 1928 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 5 Jun 1928 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-UAAQ, operated by Johannesburg Light Plane Club, at Roodepoort, South Africa.
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