Region
North America

Crash of a Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker in Amos: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 23, 1936 at 1135 LT
Type of aircraft:
Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AOL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Presqu’Île – Father Lake
MSN:
144
YOM:
1929
Location:
Amos
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
En route from Presqu’Île to Father Lake, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane went out of control and crashed on the shore of a lake located near amos. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.61 Giant Moth into Gander Lake

Date & Time: May 23, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.61 Giant Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-OAK
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
DHC.141
YOM:
1932
Location:
Gander 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:
After landing on Gander Lake, north of Elliot Lake, the float plane hit a rock and sank. All occupants escaped unhurt and the aircraft was lost.

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

Date & Time: May 1, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-CEU
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Regina - Regina
MSN:
734
YOM:
1928
Location:
Regina
Saskatchewan
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Regina Airport, while in initial climb, the engine failed. The crew lost control of the aircraft that crashed on the ground. Both occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure upon takeoff.

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

Date & Time: Apr 22, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Saskatoon Aero Club
Registration:
G-CAKO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Saskatoon - Saskatoon
MSN:
567
YOM:
1928
Location:
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
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 from Saskatoon Airport. After completing several circuits around the airfield, the student pilot initiated the approach when the single engine aircraft landed hard and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the student pilot and poor supervision on part of the instructor.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Lower Onslow

Date & Time: Apr 10, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
K. McKinley
Registration:
CF-ADB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
782
YOM:
1928
Location:
Lower Onslow
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 pilot made an emergency landing in Lower Onslow, west of Truro, following unknown technical problems. While he was unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Mar 22, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAKV
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Regina - Regina
MSN:
574
YOM:
1928
Location:
Regina
Saskatchewan
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 from Regina Airport. For unknown reason, he missed the approach and the aircraft crashed upon landing and came to rest upside down. Both crew members were injured and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fairchild 71 near Sioux Lookout

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild 71
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AAT
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
610
YOM:
1929
Location:
Sioux Lookout
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 in unknown circumstances in a snow covered field located 8 km northwest of Sioux Lookout. There were no casualties and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAKP
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Regina - Regina
MSN:
568
YOM:
1928
Location:
Regina
Saskatchewan
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, the single engine aircraft went out of control, crashed and came to rest upside down. Both pilots who were completing a local training flight were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth in East Bug Lake

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1935
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Operator:
A. H. Farringdon
Registration:
CF-APH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Red Lake – Kenora
MSN:
4050
YOM:
1933
Location:
East Bug Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Red Lake to Kenora, the airplane caught fire. The pilot attempted an emergency in East Bug Lake. The pilot escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the airplane caught fire in flight following a malfunction of the heater system.

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

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1935
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Hamilton Aero Club
Registration:
G-CAKC
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Hamilton - Hamilton
MSN:
454
YOM:
1928
Location:
Alberton
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 performing a local training flight out from Hamilton Airport. En route, he encountered engine problems and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both pilots were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.
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