No fatalities

Aircraft crash during takeoff results in injuries and total loss (OY-DEG)

Sønderborg, DenmarkTakeoff (climb)

On October 2, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration OY-DEG) operated by Bjorn Andersen was involved in an aviation accident near Sønderborg, Denmark during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An airplane crashed shortly after initiating its takeoff roll, resulting in injuries to both occupants on board and leaving the airframe damaged beyond economic repair.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial phase of flight, specifically while the aircraft was attempting to depart the runway. The airplane lost control or encountered a mechanical failure that led to a crash immediately after liftoff or during the rotation phase. As a result of the impact, both individuals on board sustained injuries. The structural integrity of the airframe was compromised significantly, leading to a determination that the damage was irreparable.

Findings

The specific technical cause for the loss of control or the crash mechanism remains unidentified in the available records. No further details regarding contributing factors, such as weather conditions, pilot error, or mechanical malfunction, have been established. The outcome was classified as a total loss due to the extent of the physical damage sustained by the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Oct 1932 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Sønderborg, Denmark?

An airplane crashed shortly after initiating its takeoff roll, resulting in injuries to both occupants on board and leaving the airframe damaged beyond economic repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Oct 1932 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 2 Oct 1932 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration OY-DEG, operated by Bjorn Andersen, at Sønderborg, Denmark.