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The twin engine airplane departed Weyburn on a flight to Winnipeg after collecting ferry pilots on completion of their duty. It was seen in the vicinity of MacGregor, where witnesses state evidence that engines were not operating properly. The airplane stalled and dove into the ground, killing all seven occupants.
Crew:
F/Lt William John Dyson, pilot.
Passengers:
Sgt J. L. Clark,
W/O William Frederick Field,
Sgt H. M. Holland,
LAC T. C. Bate,
Sgt A. R. Lane,
F/O John Henry Thrift.

Probable cause:

The cause of the accident could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna Crane I on Grosse Isle: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1941 at 1230 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)

Operator:

Registration:

7662

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Test

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Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Winnipeg - Winnipeg

MSN:

1105

YOM:

1941

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The airplane had just been delivered from Cessna Aircraft and departed Winnipeg Airport on a local test flight, carrying three people, one pilot and two civilians. After takeoff, the airplane looped, rolled and crashed into ground in a vertical dive in Grosse Isle, about 22 km northwest of Winnipeg Airport. All three occupants were killed.
Crew:
F/O R. S. Dixon.
Passengers:
L. Malatka,
S. S. Muddeman.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

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

Date & Time: Sep 24, 1933

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Registration:

G-CAKB

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Winnipeg - Winnipeg

MSN:

449

YOM:

1928

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The single engine airplane departed Winnipeg on a training flight. While cruising at low altitude, it stalled and crashed in an open field. The passenger was killed while the pilot was injured.

Crash of a Ford 4 in Neodesha: 7 killed

Date & Time: Mar 31, 1933

Type of aircraft:

Ford 4

Operator:

J. H. O’Brien

Registration:

NC7686

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Tulsa – Winnipeg

MSN:

4-AT-044

YOM:

1928

Location:

Neodesha

Kansas

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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En route from Tulsa to Winnipeg, while cruising south of Topeka, the crew encountered technical problems and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The pilot reduced his altitude and elected to land in an open field when the aircraft stalled and crashed 11 km south of Neodesha. Both pilots and five passengers were killed. All occupants were members of the Winnipeg Toilers basketball team.
Crew:
Avlie H. Hakes, pilot,
H. E. Eggens, copilot.

Ground fire of a Boeing 40B-4 in Pembina

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1932

Type of aircraft:

Boeing 40

Operator:

Registration:

CF-AIM

Flight Phase:

Taxiing

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Winnipeg – Pembina

MSN:

1163

YOM:

1929

Location:

Pembina

North Dakota

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United States of America

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North America

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After landing at Pembina Airport, the pilot was taxiing to the hangar when the aircraft caught fire for unknown reasons. There were no casualties and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Fokker F14 in Bagot: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1931

Type of aircraft:

Fokker F14

Operator:

Registration:

CF-AIH

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Winnipeg – Moose Jaw

MSN:

1403

YOM:

1929

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En route from Winnipeg to Moose Jaw, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. He lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field, bursting into flames. A passenger was injured while both other occupants were killed.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian III in Winnipeg

Date & Time: Feb 16, 1930

Type of aircraft:

Avro 594 Avian

Operator:

Registration:

G-CANL

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Winnipeg - Winnipeg

MSN:

127

YOM:

1928

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The pilot, sole on board, was performing a local training flight. On final approach, he failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the wheels contacted telephone wires. The airplane went out of control and crashed short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.

Probable cause:

Too low approach.

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

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1929

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Registration:

G-CAKU

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Winnipeg - Winnipeg

MSN:

573

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1928

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The crew was completing a local training flight at Winnipeg Airport. While making a sharp turn at low height, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed near the airport. Both crew were injured.

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

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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 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

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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.