Region
North America

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth off Halifax

Date & Time: Jan 19, 1938
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Halifax Aero Club
Registration:
CF-CEH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Halifax - Halifax
MSN:
747
YOM:
1928
Location:
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a training flight, the single engine aircraft collided with another De Havilland DH.60X Moth from the Halifax Aero Club, registered G-CALE and carrying two pilots. Both aircraft crashed into the Halifax harbor and were lost. All three pilots were rescued.

Crash of a Stinson SR-9EM Reliant in Hudson: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-9 Reliant
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BEI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
5212
YOM:
1937
Location:
Hudson
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot lost control of the aircraft after a wing detached in flight. The aircraft crashed near Hudson and was destroyed. The pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Wing failure for undetermined reason.

Crash of a Fairchild FC-2 in Fish Lake

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild FC-2
Operator:
Registration:
G-CANB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
62
YOM:
1928
Location:
Fish Lake
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing on the iced Fish Lake, the single engine aircraft went through the ice and sank. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker Super Universal in Dawson City

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Super Universal
Operator:
Northern Airways
Registration:
CF-AAM
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Dawson City – Whitehorse
MSN:
827
YOM:
1929
Location:
Dawson City
Yukon
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in a ravine. All seven occupants evacuated safely and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Simmonds Spartan Cirrus III in Quebec City: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 7, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Simmonds Spartan
Operator:
Registration:
CF-ABC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
06
YOM:
1929
Location:
Quebec City
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On final approach to Quebec City Airport, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Crew:
J. A. G. Vallerand, pilot.
Passenger:
Mrs. Delia Parent.
Probable cause:
The aircraft stalled on final approach due to an insufficient speed that was established to be less than 60 mph.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.83 in La Rivière-aux-Outardes

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1937
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Operator:
Bruce Watt
Registration:
CF-ATV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
4011
YOM:
1932
Location:
La Rivière-aux-Outardes
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Montreal-Saint-Hubert Airport on a solo flight. While cruising over the St Lawrence River, a fire broke out in the cabin. The pilot reduced his altitude and ditched the airplane in the Rivière-aux-Outardes, some 30 km southwest of Baie-Comeau. The pilot was rescued and the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
An in-flight fire caused by an overheating of the heating system.

Crash of an Avro 616 Avian IVM in Sydney

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Avro 616 Avian IVM
Operator:
Cape Breton Flying Club
Registration:
CF-CDG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sydney - Sydney
MSN:
307
YOM:
1930
Location:
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The student pilot was performing a local solo training flight out from Sydney Airport. For unknown reason, he missed the approach and the airplane landed hard. Upon touchdown, he went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was unhurt.

Crash of an Avro 616 Avian IVM in Sydney

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Avro 616 Avian IVM
Operator:
Cape Breton Flying Club
Registration:
CF-CAZ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sydney - Sydney
MSN:
284
YOM:
1929
Location:
Sydney
Nova Scotia
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 training flight out of Sydney, Nova Scotia. On approach, the crew encountered unknown problems and was forced to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in Reserve Mines, less than a mile from the airport. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

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

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1937
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AGQ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Toronto – Detroit
MSN:
2015
YOM:
1930
Location:
Saint Mary's
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
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 Fairchild FC-2 in La Ronge

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild FC-2
Operator:
Registration:
G-CARA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
93
YOM:
1928
Location:
La Ronge
Saskatchewan
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from La Ronge, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing following an engine failure. There were no casualties and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.
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