G-ABWF

Shortly after takeoff from Hattargi, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft hit a tree and crashed. While the pilot was injured, the passenger was killed. The aircraft was owned by Arthur H. Dalton.

Flight / Schedule

G-ABWF

Registration

G-ABWF

MSN

4008

Year of Manufacture

1932

Operator

Private British

Date

March 28, 1935 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Plain, Valley

Crash Location

Hattargi Karnataka

Region

Asia • India

Coordinates

16.1284°, 74.5164°

Narrative Report

On March 28, 1935 at 12:00 AM, G-ABWF experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth, operated by Private British, with the event recorded near Hattargi Karnataka.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 50.0%.

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

Shortly after takeoff from Hattargi, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft hit a tree and crashed. While the pilot was injured, the passenger was killed. The aircraft was owned by Arthur H. Dalton.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-ABWF, MSN 4008, year of manufacture 1932.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 16.1284°, 74.5164°.

Fatalities

Total

1

Crew

0

Passengers

1

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Hattargi, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft hit a tree and crashed. While the pilot was injured, the passenger was killed. The aircraft was owned by Arthur H. Dalton.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

1

Estimated Survivors

1

Fatality Rate

50.0%

Known people on board: 2

Operational Details

Operator

Private British

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Plain, Valley

Region / Country

Asia • India

Aircraft Details

Registration

G-ABWF

MSN

4008

Year of Manufacture

1932