On March 22, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-AAPC) operated by Yorkshire Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Leeds-Bradford, United Kingdom during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was too low on final approach, leading to a collision with a telephone line. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane struck a telephone line during final approach to Yeadon Aerodrome, resulting in the death of one passenger and injuries to the pilot.
What happened
The single-engine aircraft departed from Yeadon Aerodrome for a local flight. The onboard personnel consisted of one pilot and one passenger. During the final approach phase, the airplane was positioned too low relative to the runway environment. This altitude error caused the aircraft to impact a telephone line before it crashed into the ground.
Findings
The accident resulted in serious consequences for the occupants. One person was killed in the crash, while the pilot sustained injuries. The primary mechanical or operational factor identified in the sequence of events was the low altitude during the final approach segment.
Probable cause
The aircraft was too low on final approach, leading to a collision with a telephone line.
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