Crash of an Avro 594 Avian IIIA in Wadena

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AFQ
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Regina – Wadena
MSN:
150
YOM:
1929
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, an undercarriage failed. The aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All three occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Undercarriage failure on landing.