Region
North America

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Red Lake

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AZS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
4
YOM:
1936
Location:
Red Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing and came to rest upside down. There were no casualties.

Crash of an Avro 616 Avian IVM in New Glasgow

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Avro 616 Avian IVM
Operator:
Cape Breton Flying Club
Registration:
CF-CDE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sydney - New Glasgow
MSN:
310
YOM:
1930
Location:
New Glasgow
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:
Upon landing, an undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft came to rest. Both occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Gear failure due to a bolt in the undercarriage leg shearing.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth on Wolfe Island

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1937
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAVX
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kingston - Wolfe Island
MSN:
339
YOM:
1928
Location:
Wolfe Island
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Wolfe Island, while on a training flight from Kingston, the single engine aircraft was caught by strong drafts and crashed short of runway. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after being caught by strong winds on final approach.

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

Date & Time: Mar 27, 1937
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
G. A. Stephens
Registration:
G-CAUD
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
639
YOM:
1928
Location:
Bancroft
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off, the aircraft was caught by a gust of wind, swerved and veered off runway before coming to rest. While both occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Caught by strong winds upon takeoff.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Takla Landing

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAWB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
815
YOM:
1929
Location:
Takla Landing
British Columbia
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 liftoff, the aircraft rolled left and right due to strong winds. This caused the left wing to struck the icy ground and the aircraft to crash along the runway edge. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Loss of control due to strong winds at takeoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth near Pigeon Lake

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
B. S. Wallis
Registration:
G-CARY
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
636
YOM:
1928
Location:
Pigeon Lake
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Wetaskiwin, the pilot encountered engine problems and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed near Pigeon Lake, some 30 miles west of Millet. Both occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine problems.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth near Nakina

Date & Time: Aug 12, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAOX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Saulte Sainte Marie – Nakina
MSN:
403
YOM:
1927
Location:
Nakina
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route to Nakina, the engine failed, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing in a wooded area located 13 km south of Nakina. Both occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Saint John

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-CEF
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Saint John - Saint John
MSN:
490
YOM:
1928
Location:
Saint-John
New Brunswick
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Saint John Airfield while on a local training flight, the single engine aircraft collided with a truck and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian IIIA in Wadena

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Avro 594 Avian
Operator:
S. Ring
Registration:
CF-AFQ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Regina – Wadena
MSN:
150
YOM:
1929
Location:
Wadena
Saskatchewan
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, an undercarriage failed. The aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All three occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Undercarriage failure on landing.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Camp Borden

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
71
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Camp Borden - Camp Borden
MSN:
720
YOM:
1928
Location:
Camp Borden
Ontario
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 completing a local training sortie out from Camp Borden. Upon landing, the airplane went out of control and collided with a parked RCAF Fairchild 51 registered 626. Both pilots were injured and both aircraft were damaged beyond repair.
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