Crash of an Avro 616 Avian ICM in Ottawa
Date & Time:
May 8, 1930
Operator:
Registration:
CF-CAJ
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ottawa - Ottawa
MSN:
289
YOM:
1929
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Ottawa Airport, the rudder jammed. The aircraft became uncontrollable so the crew bailed out. Out of control, the airplane crashed in a field and was destroyed. Both crew members were uninjured.
Probable cause:
The rudder bar support failed during initial climb.
