G-EBUV

Shortly after takeoff from the Freeport harbor, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the sea. Both occupants were injured.

Flight / Schedule

G-EBUV

Registration

G-EBUV

MSN

474

Year of Manufacture

1927

Date

August 31, 1928 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Crash Location

Freeport West Grand Bahama

Region

Central America • Bahamas

Narrative Report

On August 31, 1928 at 12:00 AM, G-EBUV experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.60 Moth, operated by Frederick Edward Guest, with the event recorded near Freeport West Grand Bahama.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff from the Freeport harbor, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the sea. Both occupants were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-EBUV, MSN 474, year of manufacture 1927.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from the Freeport harbor, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the sea. Both occupants were injured.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

1

Estimated Survivors

2

Fatality Rate

0.0%

Known people on board: 2

Operational Details

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

Central America • Bahamas

Aircraft Details

Registration

G-EBUV

MSN

474

Year of Manufacture

1927

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