On May 7, 1933, a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth (registration G-ABSB) operated by Hillman's Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Aircraft crashed during landing at Clacton-on-Sea, sustaining irreparable damage and injuring all three occupants on board.
What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight at Clacton-on-Sea. The aircraft experienced a crash upon touchdown, resulting in severe structural damage that rendered the airframe beyond repair. All three individuals aboard the plane sustained injuries as a result of the impact.
Findings
The available records indicate that the primary outcome of the event was the total loss of the aircraft due to the force of the crash. No specific mechanical failures or pilot errors are detailed in the provided source material, but the physical condition of the wreckage confirms the severity of the landing accident.
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