Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Cross Lake
Date & Time:
May 4, 1944
Operator:
Registration:
CF-OAD
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
765
YOM:
1928
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was taxiing on Cross Lake when it was caught by strong winds and flipped over. Both occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Carl Crossley, pilot,
René Simard, flight engineer.
Crew:
Carl Crossley, pilot,
René Simard, flight engineer.
Probable cause:
Loss of control while taxiing due to high winds.
