On August 12, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-EBZI) operated by Witney & Oxford Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Witney, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A training aircraft crashed near Curbridge, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
An aircraft was involved in an accident while conducting a local training flight in the vicinity of Curbridge, close to Witney Aerodrome. The specific circumstances leading to the crash were not determined at the time of reporting. Following the incident, the airframe came to rest upside down on the ground. The impact caused extensive damage, rendering the aircraft beyond repair. Both individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the event.
Findings
No specific contributing factors or official conclusions regarding the cause of the accident are provided in the available source material. The record indicates that the crash occurred during a routine training exercise and resulted in significant structural damage to the aircraft.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 12 Aug 1937 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Witney, United Kingdom?
A training aircraft crashed near Curbridge, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Aug 1937 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 12 Aug 1937 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-EBZI, operated by Witney & Oxford Aero Club, at Witney, United Kingdom.
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