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Forced Landing in Field Near Moyenneville During Snowstorm (G-ACYM)

Moyenneville, FranceLanding (descent or approach)

On February 12, 1940, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-ACYM) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Moyenneville, France during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Adverse weather conditions, specifically a snowstorm, during the approach phase necessitated a forced landing that resulted in total loss of the aircraft. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 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

Aircraft operated by the 24th RAF Squadron made a forced landing in a field near Moyenneville during a snowstorm, resulting in minor injuries to all five occupants and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was on approach to Moyenneville under adverse weather conditions characterized by a heavy snowstorm. During this phase of flight, the pilot executed a forced landing in a nearby field. Upon contact with the ground, the aircraft sustained significant structural damage that rendered it beyond repair. All five individuals on board were reported to have sustained minor injuries.

Findings

The operation was identified as a special mission conducted on behalf of the 24th RAF Squadron. The primary contributing factor to the event was the severe weather conditions present during the approach, which necessitated the immediate forced landing.

Probable cause

Adverse weather conditions, specifically a snowstorm, during the approach phase necessitated a forced landing that resulted in total loss of the aircraft.

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