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Crash of an Avro 652A Anson I in Calgary: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1941 at 0835 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
6108
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Calgary - Calgary
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew departed Calgary Airport on a local familiarization exercise. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft was seen descending in a steep left hand spiral at 200 feet elevation and disappeared from view, crashing to the ground. The pilot was killed and both other occupants were slightly injured.
Crew:
Sgt J. P. Brunell, pilot, †
LAC R. C. Ellcott,
LAC E. T. S. Crossley.
Probable cause:
Atmospheric conditions frosted the windows over and obscured the pilot's vision, perhaps when the pilots were operating the undercarriage. The aircraft was allowed to go into a downward left hand turn and crashed before the captain could effect recovery. A relatively inexperienced staff pilot permitted a pupil to takeoff, contrary to instructions.
Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson I in Pincher Creek

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1941 at 1345 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
6224
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Fort McLeod - Fort McLeod
Location:
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
77
Circumstances:
The crew departed Fort McLeod on an instructional flight. As the crew neared Pincher Creek, the airplane went through thin patched of cloud. The pilot came down slowly through mist and in doing so hit rising ground. The airplane was destroyed and all three crew members were seriously injured.
Crew:
F/O R. J. Mansfield, pilot,
LAC M. J. Strong, navigator.
Passenger:
AC2 A. A. Reith.
Probable cause:
Disobedience by the captain of the aircraft in carrying out dangerous and unauthorized law flying. Having dived dangerously, under adverse weather conditions, the secondary cause was an error of judgment on the part the of the captain of the aircraft in failing to pull out in sufficient time to avoid rising round.
Final Report:

Crash of a Junkers W.34fi near Waterways: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.34
Operator:
Registration:
CF-ARI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2732
YOM:
1933
Location:
Fort McMurray
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Fort McMurray, while climbing, the engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area located some 5 miles south of Waterways. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot William Beaman Donoghue was seriously injured. He died few hours later from injuries sustained.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.

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

Date & Time: Nov 11, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
T. G. Bartsch
Registration:
G-CAUE
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Grimshaw - Grimshaw
MSN:
637
YOM:
1928
Location:
Grimshaw
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off, while climbing, the pilot was forced to initiate a sharp turn to avoid trees. Doing so, the aircraft stalled and crashed two kilometers from the airfield. The pilot was injured. The aircraft was owned by T. G. Bartsch & D. Patry.

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 in Edmonton

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1935
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Edmonton & Northern Alberta Aero Club
Registration:
G-CAKJ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Edmonton - Edmonton
MSN:
473
YOM:
1928
Location:
Edmonton
Alberta
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 performing a local training flight out from Edmonton Airport. On final approach, the pilot initiated a go around procedure when the airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control while initiating a go around procedure.

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

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1935
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Edmonton & Northern Alberta Aero Club
Registration:
CF-CEB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Demonstration
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Edmonton – Calgary
MSN:
486
YOM:
1928
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
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 taking part to an airshow in Calgary. While performing manoeuvres at low height, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in a field located some three miles northwest of Calgary Airport. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Stinson SM-1 Detroiter in Cochrane

Date & Time: Jul 19, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SM-1 Detroiter
Operator:
Chinook Flying Service
Registration:
G-CANI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
103
YOM:
1928
Location:
Cochrane
Alberta
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 takeoff from a field located in Cochrane, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Occupant fate unknown.
Probable cause:
The accident was caused by an engine failure.

Crash of a Fokker F14A in Edmonton: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 24, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F14
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AUD
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1421
YOM:
1933
Location:
Edmonton
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Edmonton Airport, while in initial climb, the single engine airplane stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. A passenger was killed and two other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Gull Lake

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Great Bear Lake Airways
Registration:
G-CASE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
432
YOM:
1928
Location:
Gull Lake
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing on Gull Lake, a float gear collapsed. The aircraft sank and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
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