Halton – Hanworth
Flight / Schedule
Halton – Hanworth
Aircraft
De Havilland DH.60 MothRegistration
G-EBPR
MSN
358
Year of Manufacture
1927
Operator
National Flying ServicesDate
October 22, 1930 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Halton AFB Buckinghamshire
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Narrative Report
On October 22, 1930 at 12:00 AM, Halton – Hanworth experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.60 Moth, operated by National Flying Services, with the event recorded near Halton AFB Buckinghamshire.
The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from RAF Halton, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-EBPR, MSN 358, year of manufacture 1927.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from RAF Halton, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Halton – Hanworth
Operator
National Flying ServicesFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom
