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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth off Wolfe Island

Date & Time: Sep 24, 1948
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAOU
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Hamilton - Wolfe Island
MSN:
400
YOM:
1927
Location:
Wolfe Island
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 landing off Wolfe Island, the single engine aircraft hit a stake in water and came to rest. While both occupants were unhurt, the aircraft owned by Donald Barnes was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Collision with stake on landing.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth on Wolfe Island

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1937
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAVX
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kingston - Wolfe Island
MSN:
339
YOM:
1928
Location:
Wolfe Island
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Wolfe Island, while on a training flight from Kingston, the single engine aircraft was caught by strong drafts and crashed short of runway. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after being caught by strong winds on final approach.
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