On May 4, 1928, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration S-AABM) operated by Aero Materiel was involved in an aviation accident near Stockholm, Sweden in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An aerodynamic stall induced by a sharp turn at low altitude during a training flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A local training flight from Stockholm ended when the aircraft stalled during a low-altitude turn, crashing into the sea near Tranholmen Island. Both crew members were rescued, though the airplane was destroyed.
What happened
The aircraft departed Stockholm for a routine local training mission. During the flight, while executing a sharp turn at a low altitude, the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall. The loss of lift resulted in a crash into the sea off the coast of Tranholmen Island. Emergency services responded to the scene, and both pilots were successfully rescued from the water. The aircraft was declared a total loss following the impact.
Findings
The incident occurred during a maneuver involving a sharp turn at low height. This specific flight phase led directly to the stall condition that caused the accident.
Probable cause
An aerodynamic stall induced by a sharp turn at low altitude during a training flight.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 4 May 1928 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Stockholm, Sweden?
A local training flight from Stockholm ended when the aircraft stalled during a low-altitude turn, crashing into the sea near Tranholmen Island. Both crew members were rescued, though the airplane was destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 May 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 4 May 1928 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration S-AABM, operated by Aero Materiel, at Stockholm, Sweden.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
An aerodynamic stall induced by a sharp turn at low altitude during a training flight.
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