On April 8, 1928, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBSF) operated by Mary Bailey was involved in an aviation accident near Tabora, Tanzania during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A solo pilot lost control of an aircraft while approaching Tabora Airport in Tanganyika, resulting in a crash that destroyed the plane and injured the sole occupant.
What happened
The incident involved a solo flight initiated from Croydon, Surrey, with the intended destination of Cape Town, South Africa. During the approach phase to Tabora Airport in Tanganyika, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. This event led directly to a crash on the ground. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. The sole occupant of the aircraft sustained injuries during the accident but survived the event.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical failure or environmental conditions that precipitated the loss of control. It confirms only that the aircraft went out of control during the approach, leading to the fatal structural damage and the injury of the pilot.
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