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

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1928
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAIG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Winnipeg - Winnipeg
MSN:
434
YOM:
1927
Location:
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight out from Winnipeg-Saint Charles Airport. On final approach, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. The pilot was seriously injured and the student pilot Walter Lawson was killed.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in The Pas

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAGE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
The Pas - The Pas
MSN:
407
YOM:
1927
Location:
The Pas
Manitoba
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 test flight at The Pas Airport. On final approach, while completing a last turn, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Winnipeg

Date & Time: Aug 13, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
W. P. A. Straith
Registration:
G-CAAQ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Winnipeg - Winnipeg
MSN:
H2292
YOM:
1920
Location:
Winnipeg
Manitoba
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 Winnipeg Airport, the aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Vickers Viking IV in Hilbre: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Viking (Serie I/II/III & IV)
Operator:
Registration:
G-CYET
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Topographic
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Winnipegosis - Winnipegosis
MSN:
27
YOM:
1923
Location:
Hilbre
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed Winnipegosis on a topographic mission over the area of Hilbre, north of Winnipeg. While flying in stormy weather at an altitude of 3,500 feet, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a prairie. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after the aircraft was struck by lightning.
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