1 fatality

Single-engine aircraft crash into North Sea off Skegness (G-EBTV)

Skegness, United KingdomFlight

On April 23, 1933, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBTV) operated by Eric C. Peacock was involved in an aviation accident near Skegness, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine plane crashed into the sea shortly after departing Ingoldmells, resulting in one fatality and one injury.

What happened

The incident occurred just minutes after the aircraft departed from Ingoldmells, a location situated near Skegness. The single-engine machine subsequently impacted the surface of the North Sea in waters off the coast of Skegness. Following the crash, the pilot sustained injuries and survived the accident. However, the passenger did not survive and drowned in the water.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or the exact sequence of events leading to the impact. The available records confirm the location of the departure point and the final resting place of the wreckage in the North Sea.