1 fatality

Redhill Flying Club Aircraft Crash in Horne (G-ABDI)

Horne, United KingdomFlight

On December 23, 1937, a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth (registration G-ABDI) operated by Redhill Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Horne, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft operated by the Redhill Flying Club crashed shortly after takeoff from Redhill Airport, resulting in the death of the sole occupant.

What happened

The incident involved a single-engine aircraft owned and operated by the Redhill Flying Club. The pilot was conducting a solo training exercise when the accident occurred. Shortly after departing Redhill Airport, the aircraft crashed into a field situated in Horne, which is located east of Horley. The specific circumstances leading to the impact were not determined in the available records. As a result of the crash, the pilot was killed.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident are provided in the source material. The event remains classified as occurring in unknown circumstances.