On August 30, 1928, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-UAAN) operated by Johannesburg Light Plane Club was involved in an aviation accident near Baragwanath, South Africa during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft crashed while attempting to land during a local training flight at Baragwanath Airport, resulting in injuries to both occupants.
What happened
During a routine local training exercise at Baragwanath Airport, a single-engine aircraft experienced an incident upon landing. The specific cause for the crash was not determined or recorded in the available data. Both individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the impact.
Findings
The investigation did not identify a definitive mechanical failure or external factor responsible for the accident. The event is classified as occurring during the landing phase of a training flight, with no further technical details provided regarding the sequence of events leading to the crash.
What happened in the 30 Aug 1928 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Baragwanath, South Africa?
A single-engine aircraft crashed while attempting to land during a local training flight at Baragwanath Airport, resulting in injuries to both occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 Aug 1928 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Aug 1928 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-UAAN, operated by Johannesburg Light Plane Club, at Baragwanath, South Africa.
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