On June 8, 1938, a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth (registration VP-KBE) operated by Wilson Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Mbuga, Tanzania in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine airplane crashed near Mbuga while en route from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants. The specific circumstances leading to the accident remain unknown.
What happened
The incident occurred during an en-route flight between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma. A single-engine aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Mbuga. All three individuals on board were killed in the crash. The crew consisted of one pilot, while two passengers were also aboard. The specific details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the impact are not documented in the available records.
Findings
The official investigation did not establish a definitive cause for the accident. Records indicate that the crash happened in unknown circumstances. No further technical or operational findings have been published to explain why the aircraft lost control or crashed near Mbuga.
What happened in the 8 Jun 1938 De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth accident near Mbuga, Tanzania?
A single-engine airplane crashed near Mbuga while en route from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants. The specific circumstances leading to the accident remain unknown.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jun 1938 De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jun 1938 involved a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth, registration VP-KBE, operated by Wilson Airways, at Mbuga, Tanzania.
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