G-AAAL
Flight / Schedule
G-AAAL
Aircraft
De Havilland DH.60 MothRegistration
G-AAAL
MSN
809
Year of Manufacture
1929
Operator
Isle of Wight Flying ClubDate
August 21, 1939 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Sandown Isle of Wight
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Coordinates
50.6531°, -1.1536°
Narrative Report
On August 21, 1939 at 12:00 AM, G-AAAL experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.60 Moth, operated by Isle of Wight Flying Club, with the event recorded near Sandown Isle of Wight.
The flight was categorized as private 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, 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: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The single engine aircraft crashed shortly after take off and burst into flames. While the passenger was injured, the pilot and instructor Adam Karollyi was killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-AAAL, MSN 809, year of manufacture 1929.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 50.6531°, -1.1536°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The single engine aircraft crashed shortly after take off and burst into flames. While the passenger was injured, the pilot and instructor Adam Karollyi was killed.
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
Isle of Wight Flying ClubFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom