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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Vancouver: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Yarrow Aircraft Corporation
Registration:
G-CANS
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Vancouver - Vancouver
MSN:
555
YOM:
1928
Location:
Vancouver
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While cruising at a height of 1,500 feet, the pilot initiated a sharp turn when he lost control of the aircraft that spun into the ground and was destroyed by a post crash fire. The pilot A. E. Bennett was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Shirley’s Bay

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CYYO
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Shirley’s Bay - Shirley’s Bay
MSN:
491
YOM:
1928
Location:
Shirley’s Bay (Ottawa)
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff, injuring both crew members.

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

Date & Time: May 31, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
76
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Camp Borden - Camp Borden
MSN:
725
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:
Crashed at Camp Borden Airport while performing a local training mission. Both crew members were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Vejle

Date & Time: May 21, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
OY-DEF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
416
YOM:
1927
Location:
Vejle
Syddanmark
Country:
Denmark
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Copenhagen, the single engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near Vejle, injuring both occupants.

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.60 Moth in Odsey: killed

Date & Time: May 18, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBUW
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Letchworth - Letchworth
MSN:
475
YOM:
1927
Location:
Odsey
Cambridgeshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew departed Letchworth on a training flight. En route, the pilot completed a looping when the engine stopped. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an open field located in Odsey, 13 km southwest of Cambridge. Both occupants Leslie L. Irvin and Hilbert E. Hamer were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Florida City

Date & Time: May 4, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Moth Aircraft Corporation
Registration:
NC9704
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
814
YOM:
1929
Location:
Florida City
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was injured.

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 Leaside: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAVF
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
688
YOM:
1928
Location:
Leaside
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the single aircraft crashed in a field, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Crew:
W. K. Mackenzie, pilot.
Passenger:
N. C. Marshall.

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

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
82
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:
736
YOM:
1928
Location:
Camp Borden
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a local training mission at Camp Borden Airfield. The airplane crashed upon landing and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot was injured.
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