Region
North America

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

Date & Time: Mar 27, 1937
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
G. A. Stephens
Registration:
G-CAUD
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
639
YOM:
1928
Location:
Bancroft
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off, the aircraft was caught by a gust of wind, swerved and veered off runway before coming to rest. While both occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Caught by strong winds upon takeoff.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Takla Landing

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAWB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
815
YOM:
1929
Location:
Takla Landing
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after liftoff, the aircraft rolled left and right due to strong winds. This caused the left wing to struck the icy ground and the aircraft to crash along the runway edge. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Loss of control due to strong winds at takeoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth near Pigeon Lake

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
B. S. Wallis
Registration:
G-CARY
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
636
YOM:
1928
Location:
Pigeon Lake
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Wetaskiwin, the pilot encountered engine problems and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed near Pigeon Lake, some 30 miles west of Millet. Both occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine problems.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth near Nakina

Date & Time: Aug 12, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAOX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Saulte Sainte Marie – Nakina
MSN:
403
YOM:
1927
Location:
Nakina
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route to Nakina, the engine failed, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing in a wooded area located 13 km south of Nakina. Both occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Saint John

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-CEF
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Saint John - Saint John
MSN:
490
YOM:
1928
Location:
Saint-John
New Brunswick
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 Saint John Airfield while on a local training flight, the single engine aircraft collided with a truck and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian IIIA in Wadena

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Avro 594 Avian
Operator:
S. Ring
Registration:
CF-AFQ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Regina – Wadena
MSN:
150
YOM:
1929
Location:
Wadena
Saskatchewan
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
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.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Camp Borden

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
71
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Camp Borden - Camp Borden
MSN:
720
YOM:
1928
Location:
Camp Borden
Ontario
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 sortie out from Camp Borden. Upon landing, the airplane went out of control and collided with a parked RCAF Fairchild 51 registered 626. Both pilots were injured and both aircraft were damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker in Amos: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 23, 1936 at 1135 LT
Type of aircraft:
Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AOL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Presqu’Île – Father Lake
MSN:
144
YOM:
1929
Location:
Amos
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
En route from Presqu’Île to Father Lake, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane went out of control and crashed on the shore of a lake located near amos. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.61 Giant Moth into Gander Lake

Date & Time: May 23, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.61 Giant Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-OAK
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
DHC.141
YOM:
1932
Location:
Gander Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing on Gander Lake, north of Elliot Lake, the float plane hit a rock and sank. All occupants escaped unhurt and the aircraft was lost.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Regina

Date & Time: May 1, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-CEU
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Regina - Regina
MSN:
734
YOM:
1928
Location:
Regina
Saskatchewan
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 from Regina Airport, while in initial climb, the engine failed. The crew lost control of the aircraft that crashed on the ground. Both occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure upon takeoff.
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