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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Strathburn

Date & Time: Apr 30, 1933
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CARW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
London – Strathburn
MSN:
611
YOM:
1928
Location:
Strathburn
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Strathburn, the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on short final.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in London

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1932
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAVU
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
London - London
MSN:
862
YOM:
1929
Location:
London
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the aircraft impacted power cables and crashed, bursting into flames. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Clinton

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1931
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAKY
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
London - Clinton
MSN:
577
YOM:
1928
Location:
Clinton
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Clinton at night, the crew was unable to locate the runway due to darkness. At low speed, the airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in London

Date & Time: Apr 20, 1930
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CALC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
London - London
MSN:
581
YOM:
1928
Location:
London
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, the single engine airplane overturned and came to rest upside down. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both pilots were injured.
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