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

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAKU
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Winnipeg - Winnipeg
MSN:
573
YOM:
1928
Location:
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Winnipeg Airport. While making a sharp turn at low height, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed near the airport. Both crew were injured.

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

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAIG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Winnipeg - Winnipeg
MSN:
434
YOM:
1927
Location:
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight out from Winnipeg-Saint Charles Airport. On final approach, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. The pilot was seriously injured and the student pilot Walter Lawson was killed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Winnipeg

Date & Time: Aug 13, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
W. P. A. Straith
Registration:
G-CAAQ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Winnipeg - Winnipeg
MSN:
H2292
YOM:
1920
Location:
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Winnipeg Airport, the aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
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