De Havilland DH.60 Moth crash, Apr 18, 1938, Ballarat Vic...
De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident on April 18, 1938 near Ballarat Victoria, Australia with no fatalities. Cause: Water in the carburettor caused engine...
- Date: April 18, 1938
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.60 Moth
- Location: Ballarat Victoria, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Water in the carburettor caused engine failure
The engine failed while the aircraft was over Ballarat and the pilot attempted an emergency landing. The Moth struck a fence and crashed, and both occupants were unhurt.