Toronto

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Lockheed 14 Super Electra

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Toronto - London

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1941

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On landing, the single engine aircraft was caught by strong winds, went out of control and came to rest upside down. No casualties.

Probable cause:

Loss of control caused by strong winds.

Crash of a Lockheed 14-H2 Super Electra in Armstrong: 12 killed

Date & Time: Feb 6, 1941 at 0350 LT

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CF-TCP

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Toronto – Armstrong – Thunder Bay – Winnipeg

MSN:

1501

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1939

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TCA003

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On final approach to Armstrong at night, the twin engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located one mile short of runway, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 12 occupants were killed.

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The accident occurred in predawn darkness and adverse meteorological conditions, with an overcast at around 1,000 feet and a visibility of approximately 1.5 mile in light snowfall, but its cause could not be determined despite exhaustive independent inquiries by both the airline and Canadian government authorities.

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

Date & Time: Oct 23, 1940

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Landing (descent or approach)

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CF-CAA

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Training

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Toronto - Toronto

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729

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12928

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The pilot was performing a local solo training flight and was practicing stalls and forced landings. On approach to Toronto Airfield, he lost control of the aircraft that crashed in a field. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was slightly injured.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson I in Newtonville: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1940 at 1215 LT

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed L-414 Hudson

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Registration:

770

Flight Phase:

De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth

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Government

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Plain, Valley

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Rockcliffe - Toronto

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414-1757

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1940

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The twin engine airplane departed RCAF Rockcliffe on a special flight to Toronto, carrying three crew members and the Minister of Defence Norman Rogers. As the flight progressed, the crew pressed on into deteriorating weather, including low ceiling and poor visibility. It is thought that the pilot was trying to locate a safe landing site near Newtonville when the starboard wing struck some trees while it was making a 45° bank turn. The Hudson impacted the ground and disintegrated, killing all four occupants.

Probable cause:

Investigation concluded that the pilot lost visual reference to the ground during a steep turn towards rising terrain without first gaining a safe altitude. A contributing factor was the fact that the Hudson had a tendency to experience some loss of control during a steep turn.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Saint Mary’s: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1937

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CF-AGQ

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Plain, Valley

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Toronto – Detroit

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2015

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1930

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En route from Toronto to Detroit, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that dove into the ground and crashed in a wheat field located near Saint Mary's. The pilot and both passengers were killed.
Crew:
Arthur D. Leavens, pilot.
Passengers:
Al Ogden,
Charles Sockett.

Probable cause:

In-flight structural failure of the starboard wing.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Toronto: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 8, 1935

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National Air Transport - Canada

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CF-AGC

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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1320

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1930

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While flying in the vicinity of Barker Airfield, in the suburb of Toronto, the pilot lost control of the aircraft following a wing failure. The aircraft dove into the ground and crashed, killing the sole occupant.

Probable cause:

Wing failure.

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

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1934

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G-CAKR

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Takeoff (climb)

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Training

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Toronto - Toronto

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570

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1928

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The crew was performing a local training sortie. Shortly after takeoff from Toronto Airport, while climbing to a height of 100 feet, the aircraft stalled and crashed near the airfield. The pilot under training was killed while the instructor was injured.

Probable cause:

The pilot-in-command inadvertently reduced the speed after takeoff to simulate an engine failure, causing the aircraft to stall.

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

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1932

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G-CAKS

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Demonstration

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