Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Kwagama Lake
Date & Time:
Jun 23, 1947
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAOZ
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
505
YOM:
1928
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Kwagama Lake, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft encountered downdraft, stalled and crashed into the lake. Both occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Caught by downdraft.
