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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.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Edmonton

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Independent Airways
Registration:
G-CAGD
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
406
YOM:
1927
Location:
Edmonton
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, the pilot was forced to initiate a sharp turn to avoid a power line. Doing so, the airplane stalled and crashed. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Peace River

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAIV
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
425
YOM:
1928
Location:
Peace River
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from the icy Peace River, the aircraft went through the ice and sank. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Waco 10 in Lloydminster: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Waco 10 (GXE)
Operator:
A. Bielby
Registration:
CF-AFK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lloydminster - Lloydminster
MSN:
1988
YOM:
1929
Location:
Lloydminster
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft was making a joyride in the region of Lloydminster. It crashed in unknown circumstances. Two occupants were killed while a third was injured.

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

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1931
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Southern Alberta Airlines
Registration:
CF-ADJ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lethbridge – Calgary
MSN:
778
YOM:
1928
Location:
Lethbridge
Alberta
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 Lethbridge, the airplane stalled and crashed, injuring both occupants.

Crash of a Boeing 40B-4 in Edmonton: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 40
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AIN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
North Battleford – Edmonton
MSN:
1165
YOM:
1929
Location:
Edmonton
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On final approach to Edmonton Airport in stormy weather, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the Southesk district. Both passengers and the pilot Pat Holden were killed while no one on the ground was hurt.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in the Elbow River

Date & Time: May 25, 1930
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Great Western Airways
Registration:
G-CARX
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
635
YOM:
1928
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Calgary, while climbing, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the Elbow River. The pilot W. Brooks was injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Calgary: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 19, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CALA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Calgary - Calgary
MSN:
579
YOM:
1928
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The pilot and his passenger were engaged in a private flight out from Calgary Airport. While completing a looping, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that dove into the ground and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Crew:
N. E. Stevens, pilot,
Passenger:
H. A. McCallum.
Probable cause:
Loss of control following a structural failure in flight.

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

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-CAH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Calgary - Calgary
MSN:
731
YOM:
1928
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was completing a local plaisance flight in the area of Calgary. It crashed in unknown circumstances and was damaged beyond repair. Both occupants were injured.

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

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Edmonton & Northern Alberta Aero Club
Registration:
G-CALB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Edmonton - Edmonton
MSN:
580
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:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of 100 feet, the aircraft stalled and dove into the ground. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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